C1 Collocation رسمی

Démontrer sa capacité

To demonstrate ability

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معنی

To show proof of one's skill or competence.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The 'Grandes Écoles' system in France requires students to 'démontrer leur capacité' through extremely difficult competitive exams (concours). This creates a culture where proving intellectual worth is a lifelong endeavor. In Quebec, the professional culture is slightly more influenced by North American pragmatism, but 'démontrer sa capacité' remains the standard in formal government and academic circles. In formal Senegalese French, which often retains a high degree of classical French formality, this phrase is common in administrative and educational contexts. Similar to France, but often used in the context of 'compromis à la belge' where one must demonstrate the capacity to find middle ground.

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The 'À' Rule

Always use 'à' if you follow the phrase with a verb. 'Démontrer sa capacité à convaincre' is the gold standard for resumes.

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Don't Overuse

If you use this phrase three times in one paragraph, you will sound like a corporate robot. Mix it up with 'faire preuve de'.

معنی

To show proof of one's skill or competence.

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The 'À' Rule

Always use 'à' if you follow the phrase with a verb. 'Démontrer sa capacité à convaincre' is the gold standard for resumes.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

If you use this phrase three times in one paragraph, you will sound like a corporate robot. Mix it up with 'faire preuve de'.

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Modesty vs. Proof

In France, it's better to 'démontrer' (prove with facts) than to 'se vanter' (brag). Let your results do the talking.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the sentence with the correct possessive adjective and preposition.

Pendant l'entretien, j'ai dû démontrer ___ capacité ___ parler trois langues.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

'Capacité' is feminine (ma) and takes 'à' before an infinitive.

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal cover letter?

Select the best option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: b

Option B uses the correct formal register and collocation.

Match the context with the appropriate variation of the phrase.

Contexts: 1. Legal, 2. Casual, 3. General Professional

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Legal contexts use specific terms like 'discernement'; casual uses idioms like 'dans le ventre'.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

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Complete the sentence with the correct possessive adjective and preposition. جای خالی B2

Pendant l'entretien, j'ai dû démontrer ___ capacité ___ parler trois langues.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

'Capacité' is feminine (ma) and takes 'à' before an infinitive.

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal cover letter? Choose C1

Select the best option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: b

Option B uses the correct formal register and collocation.

Match the context with the appropriate variation of the phrase. Match B2

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Legal contexts use specific terms like 'discernement'; casual uses idioms like 'dans le ventre'.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

سوالات متداول

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Yes, it's very common. It refers to your overall set of skills rather than one specific ability.

Rarely. It's mostly for intellectual or professional skills. For physical strength, 'montrer sa force' is better.

'Capacité' is the power to do something now; 'aptitude' is the natural potential to learn it.

Yes, unless it's a very serious email about a promotion or a major project failure.

عبارات مرتبط

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Faire ses preuves

similar

To prove oneself.

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Mettre en valeur

builds on

To highlight/showcase.

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Être à la hauteur

similar

To be up to the task.

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Manifester son intérêt

specialized form

To show interest.

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