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skill

/skɪl/

Translations

skillnoun

skills

/skɪl/

compétence

Her skill in playing the piano was evident during the concert.

Sa compétence au piano était évidente pendant le concert.

Additional translations

savoir-faireS’emploie surtout pour une capacité pratique ou professionnelle.

aptitude

métierAu sens d’activité ou profession exigeant un apprentissage manuel.

Synonyms

skillverb

skilled

Past Simple

skilled

Past Participle

skilling

Gerund

Chiefly British, transitive: to train or equip with skills; archaic intransitive uses also exist.

formerSens rare : rendre quelqu’un apte à une tâche par l’apprentissage.

The apprenticeship program aims to skill young people for work in the automotive industry.

Le programme d’apprentissage vise à former les jeunes au travail dans l’industrie automobile.

Synonyms

skilladjective

more skill

Comp.

most skill

Super.

/skɪl/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to skill or proficiency, e.g., 'skill shortages'.

qualifiéS’emploie surtout dans le registre professionnel ou administratif.

The company is facing a skill shortage in the engineering department.

L’entreprise fait face à une pénurie de personnel qualifié dans le département d’ingénierie.

Definitions

skillnoun

The ability to do something well; expertise.

Her skill in playing the piano was evident during the concert.

A particular ability or type of ability.

He has a skill for solving complex mathematical problems.

A craft, trade, or job requiring manual dexterity or special training.

Carpentry is a skill that requires years of practice to master.

skillverb

To train or equip (someone) with the skills needed for a task.

The apprenticeship program aims to skill young people for work in the automotive industry.

skilladjective

Relating to or requiring skill; involving proficiency.

The company is facing a skill shortage in the engineering department.