forte — a person's strong point; a thing at which someone excels
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person's strong point; a thing at which someone excels
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːrt/
Example Sentences
- Leadership has always been his forte in team projects.
- Math was never my forte, but somehow I became an accountant.
- Her forte is making people laugh, even during boring meetings.
forte
NOUN[/fɔːrt/]
a person's strong point; a thing at which someone excels
Public speaking is her forte — she owns the stage effortlessly.
Every sport was tried, but the court revealed their true forte!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'fort' meaning 'strong,' which derives from Latin 'fortis' meaning 'strong' or 'brave.' The word entered English in the 17th century, originally as a fencing term before acquiring its modern meaning of a person's strong point.
Breakdown
fort (strong, from Latin fortis) + -e (French feminine ending) = forte (one's strong point)
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📝Examples
“Leadership has always been his forte in team projects.”
“Math was never my forte, but somehow I became an accountant.”
“Her forte is making people laugh, even during boring meetings.”
“The pianist's forte passage echoed through the concert hall.”
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