Significado
To show proof of one's skill or competence.
Contexto cultural
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.
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'.
Significado
To show proof of one's skill or competence.
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'.
Modesty vs. Proof
In France, it's better to 'démontrer' (prove with facts) than to 'se vanter' (brag). Let your results do the talking.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence with the correct possessive adjective and preposition.
Pendant l'entretien, j'ai dû démontrer ___ capacité ___ parler trois langues.
'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:
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
Legal contexts use specific terms like 'discernement'; casual uses idioms like 'dans le ventre'.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosPendant l'entretien, j'ai dû démontrer ___ capacité ___ parler trois langues.
'Capacité' is feminine (ma) and takes 'à' before an infinitive.
Select the best option:
Option B uses the correct formal register and collocation.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Legal contexts use specific terms like 'discernement'; casual uses idioms like 'dans le ventre'.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasYes, 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.
Frases relacionadas
Faire ses preuves
similarTo prove oneself.
Mettre en valeur
builds onTo highlight/showcase.
Être à la hauteur
similarTo be up to the task.
Manifester son intérêt
specialized formTo show interest.
