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forte

Noun

IPA /ˈfɔːteɪ/

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An activity or skill that someone does especially well.

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forte/ˈfɔːteɪ/

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One task is merely manageable
Another is a particular strength

Your forte is an activity or skill that you are especially good at.

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forte — An activity or skill that someone does especially well.

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An activity or skill that someone does especially well.

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Word origin

From French fort or forte, meaning strong, ultimately from Latin fortis.

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Something is my forte and something is not my forte describe strengths and limitations.

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