French Expression · Intermediate
Un atout
An asset / A strong point / A trump card
Pronunciation: uhn ah-TOO
Meaning
A valuable quality, skill, or advantage.
Example
Ses compétences en langues sont un véritable atout pour l'entreprise.
His language skills are a real asset for the company.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Un atout 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 expression.