French word

aptitude

Pronunciation

IPA/aptityd/

Meaning

  • feminine nountalent

Example

Il a une aptitude pour la musique.

He has a talent for music.

Illustration for aptitude (talent)

More examples

Il doit passer un test d'aptitude pour le poste.

He has to take an aptitude test for the position.

Core concept

A natural fit between a person and a field, task, or activity.

Common phrases

  • passer un test d'aptitude

    take an aptitude test

  • aptitude pour les langues

    aptitude for languages

  • développer son aptitude

    develop one's aptitude

Similar words

compétence: A learned skill or ability for handling a specific job or task.
capacité: The basic ability or potential to do something.
disposition: A tendency or quality that inclines someone toward a behavior or attitude.

Definition in French

Disposition naturelle ou acquise qui rend une personne apte à accomplir une tâche ou un type d'activité.

Word origin

French aptitude comes from Latin aptitudo, formed from aptus, meaning "suited," with the suffix -tudo for a state or quality.

Usage tips

  • French aptitude is somewhat formal and often appears in assessment contexts such as tests d'aptitude.

Other meanings

  • abilitynoun

Opposites

  • incompétenceincompetencenoun

Related words

  • aptesuitableadjective

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