forte
word
Definition
A strong point; something that a person does particularly well or is especially good at.
Usage & Nuances
'Forte' is a formal or slightly literary word for someone's strong ability or specialty. It is often used as 'not my forte' to say you're not good at something. Pronunciation is either /ˈfɔːrteɪ/ or /fɔːrt/, but both are accepted. Avoid confusing with 'fort', which means a military building.
Spanish: punto fuerte - especialidadPortuguese (BR): ponto forte - especialidadePortuguese (PT): ponto forte - especialidadeChinese (Simplified): 强项 - 特长Chinese (Traditional): 強項 - 專長Hindi: ख़ासियत - ताकतArabic: نقطة قوة - تخصص
Example Sentences
Cooking is definitely his forte.
basic
Playing the piano is her forte.
basic
Math is not my forte.
basic
Small talk isn't really my forte, but I'll give it a try.
natural
When it comes to organizing events, that's his forte.
natural
Writing catchy slogans is her forte—she has a real talent for words.
natural