French Conversation · Level 52
75 words
French word
doué
Pronunciation
IPA/dwe/
Meaning
- adjectivetalented
Example
Il est doué pour les langues.
He is talented at languages.
More examples
Elle est très douée en maths.
She is very good at math.
Core concept
A person with a built-in knack for an activity who produces strong results with little effort.
Common phrases
être doué pour
be good at
doué en maths
good at math
très doué
very talented
Similar words
bon: Well practiced or experienced, with strong performance or results.
compétent: Able to perform a role properly with the required knowledge and skills.
brillant: Outstanding in results or ideas and worthy of notice.
fort: Highly capable in a particular field and able to perform very well.
Definition in French
Qui possède un talent naturel pour une activité et obtient facilement de bons résultats.
Word origin
The French adjective doué comes from the past participle of douer, from Old French doer and Latin donare, 'to give', expressing a talent viewed as given.
Usage tips
- Doué commonly takes pour before an activity or field, as in doué pour les langues.