L'aptitude
Example: Son aptitude à résoudre des problèmes complexes impressionne toujours.
Definition
"L'aptitude" refers to the natural ability or skill to do something well, especially in specific tasks or activities. It describes a person's capacity or talent that enables effective performance, as in the phrase 'Son aptitude à résoudre des problèmes complexes impressionne toujours.'
Etymology
The word "l'aptitude" comes from the Latin 'aptitudo,' meaning fitness or suitability. It reflects the idea of being well-suited or capable for a particular purpose. Did you know that its root 'aptus' means 'fit' or 'appropriate,' which perfectly captures the notion of ability?
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"L'aptitude" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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