English–French
“ability” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/fakylte/
Example
Il a la faculté de résoudre les problèmes rapidement.
He has the ability to solve problems quickly.
How to say “ability” in French
“Ability” in French is faculté.
An inner power that makes an action possible, whether as a general ability, a special talent, or an organized field of study.
Example sentences with faculté
Elle montre une faculté pour les langues depuis son enfance.
She has shown an aptitude for languages since childhood.
Tips for using faculté
- Avoir la faculté de is grammatical but formal, so everyday French often uses avoir la capacité de or être capable de instead.
Other French words for “ability”
Elle a la capacité de parler trois langues.
She has the ability to speak three languages.
Sa compétence en mathématiques est remarquable.
His ability in mathematics is remarkable.