speciality

• Nom désignant une compétence, un produit ou un domaine de connaissance particulier pour lequel une personne ou une chose est connue, ou encore une caractéristique distinctive ou une activité professionnelle spécifique.

A noun referring to a particular skill, product, or area of expertise that someone or something is known for, or a distinguishing trait or line of work.

1. Special skill or assetB1formalbritish

   A particular skill, quality, or product that someone or something is especially known for or good at.

   Spécialité (compétence ou atout particulier)

   • Her speciality is Italian cuisine.
   • The restaurant's speciality is wood-fired pizza.
   • His speciality in the company is financial analysis.

   Synonymesassetfortegiftspecialtystrengthstrong suittalent

2. Distinguishing traitB2formalbritish

   A notable or unique characteristic that sets a person or thing apart.

   particularité distinctive

   • Patience is not his speciality.
   • Her speciality as a teacher is making complex topics easy to understand.
   • The artist's speciality is using vibrant colors.

   Synonymesattributecharacteristicdistinctionfeaturehallmarkidiosyncrasyparticularitypeculiaritytrademarktrait

   Antonymescommonalitygeneralitynormalityordinarinesstypicality

3. Career or professionB1formalbritish

   A particular branch of study, work, or profession that someone focuses on.

   Spécialité professionnelle

   • He chose cardiology as his medical speciality.
   • Her speciality is corporate law.
   • The university offers a speciality in environmental engineering.

   Synonymesareacallingdisciplinedomainfieldfortespecializationspecialtyvocation