French Word · Intermediate
Compétence
Skill / competence
Pronunciation: kon-pe-TANS
Meaning
The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
Example
Ses compétences en informatique sont très recherchées.
His computer skills are highly sought after.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Compétence out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French word.