Forte

usgb/fɔːrt/
noun

Something that a person is very good at or skilled at.

Math is not my forte, I prefer literature.
Visual representation of "forte" - Something that a person is very good at or skilled at

Often appears as...

  • not my forte
  • his/her forte
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Personal Strength

Use 'forte' to highlight a personal skill you excel in; it suggests confidence in that area.

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Her forte is strategic planning, making her an asset to the team.
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Humility

Preface with 'not my forte' to modestly admit a lack of skill or preference without strong negativity.

Illustration for Humility
I can try fixing the sink, but plumbing is not my forte.
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