Forte
noun
Something that a person is very good at or skilled at.
Math is not my forte, I prefer literature.
Often appears as...
- not my forte
- his/her forte
noun
The stronger part of a sword blade, from the hilt to the middle.
The fencer struck with the forte of his blade, knocking his opponent's weapon aside.
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Technical
adjective
Played loudly.
The composer's notes indicated that this section should be played forte.
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Technical
adverb
In a loud and forceful manner.
The orchestra played forte to convey the drama of the piece.
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Technical
noun
Something that a person is very good at or skilled at.
Math is not my forte, I prefer literature.
Often appears as...
- not my forte
- his/her forte
noun
The stronger part of a sword blade, from the hilt to the middle.
The fencer struck with the forte of his blade, knocking his opponent's weapon aside.
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Played loudly.
The composer's notes indicated that this section should be played forte.
Usage tips
Technical
adverb
In a loud and forceful manner.
The orchestra played forte to convey the drama of the piece.
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Personal Strength
Use 'forte' to highlight a personal skill you excel in; it suggests confidence in that area.
Her forte is strategic planning, making her an asset to the team.
Pro Tip 2/2Humility
Preface with 'not my forte' to modestly admit a lack of skill or preference without strong negativity.
I can try fixing the sink, but plumbing is not my forte.
Pro Tip 1/2Personal Strength
Use 'forte' to highlight a personal skill you excel in; it suggests confidence in that area.
Her forte is strategic planning, making her an asset to the team.
Pro Tip 2/2Humility
Preface with 'not my forte' to modestly admit a lack of skill or preference without strong negativity.
I can try fixing the sink, but plumbing is not my forte.
Pro Tip 1/2Personal Strength
Use 'forte' to highlight a personal skill you excel in; it suggests confidence in that area.
Her forte is strategic planning, making her an asset to the team.
Pro Tip 2/2Humility
Preface with 'not my forte' to modestly admit a lack of skill or preference without strong negativity.
I can try fixing the sink, but plumbing is not my forte.
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The magic of spices PIPE...
I'm gone let's forget about this whole conversation but if you do like food with flavor stick around for a minute you might learn something I didn't start cooking because I had this poetic grandmother that knew a lot of things she was an awesome grandmother but cooking was not her forte by far my
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He Risked Death as First...
trained in mechanical arts and as a mechanic and a machinist his forte was steam engines he knew had a tear apart steam engines rebuild him out of nothing most the people who ran into along the way basically popped his blooming real fast and said you're gonna die because
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The Dangers of Being a...
Rock climbing may not be his forte but he's learnt that persistence pays.
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The magic of spices PIPE...
I'm gone let's forget about this whole conversation but if you do like food with flavor stick around for a minute you might learn something I didn't start cooking because I had this poetic grandmother that knew a lot of things she was an awesome grandmother but cooking was not her forte by far my
Video examples
He Risked Death as First...
trained in mechanical arts and as a mechanic and a machinist his forte was steam engines he knew had a tear apart steam engines rebuild him out of nothing most the people who ran into along the way basically popped his blooming real fast and said you're gonna die because
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The Dangers of Being a...
Rock climbing may not be his forte but he's learnt that persistence pays.
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Shamita Shetty
If I was continuously and completely doing films, exploring the medium and had the opportunity to do different characters, I probably would have known a little more about my strength, weakness, what I love doing, my forte - you learn this with experience. I didn't have enough of that.
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Jim Brown
American Athlete
I came from Long Island, so I had a lot of experience at the stick. I played in junior high school, then I played in high school. The technical aspect of the game was my forte. I had all that experience, then I had strength and I was in good condition.
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Margaret Halsey
American Author
Humility is not my forte, and whenever I dwell for any length of time on my own shortcomings, they gradually begin to seem mild, harmless, rather engaging little things, not at all like the staring defects in other people's characters.
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Enzo Amore
American Musician
I would say that my forte is cutting the line. My entire life's work is me having zero patience and not waiting in a line.
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Vaani Kapoor
Indian Actress
Modelling is something I couldn't see as my forte or something that I would do for the rest of my life.
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Terry Crews
American Actor
I could've ended up in action films forever. But the comedy thing has been my forte.
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Vijay Deverakonda
Indian Actor
Exploring the dark side of my characters' personality is my forte.
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Gyles Brandreth
British Actor
Business is not my forte.
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Zach Galifianakis
American Actor
My forte is awkwardness.
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Gurpreet Ghuggi
Indian Actor
Humility is my forte.
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Shamita Shetty
If I was continuously and completely doing films, exploring the medium and had the opportunity to do different characters, I probably would have known a little more about my strength, weakness, what I love doing, my forte - you learn this with experience. I didn't have enough of that.
Quote examples
Jim Brown
American Athlete
I came from Long Island, so I had a lot of experience at the stick. I played in junior high school, then I played in high school. The technical aspect of the game was my forte. I had all that experience, then I had strength and I was in good condition.
Quote examples
Margaret Halsey
American Author
Humility is not my forte, and whenever I dwell for any length of time on my own shortcomings, they gradually begin to seem mild, harmless, rather engaging little things, not at all like the staring defects in other people's characters.
Quote examples
Enzo Amore
American Musician
I would say that my forte is cutting the line. My entire life's work is me having zero patience and not waiting in a line.
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Vaani Kapoor
Indian Actress
Modelling is something I couldn't see as my forte or something that I would do for the rest of my life.
Quote examples
Terry Crews
American Actor
I could've ended up in action films forever. But the comedy thing has been my forte.
Quote examples
Vijay Deverakonda
Indian Actor
Exploring the dark side of my characters' personality is my forte.
Quote examples
Gyles Brandreth
British Actor
Business is not my forte.
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Zach Galifianakis
American Actor
My forte is awkwardness.
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Gurpreet Ghuggi
Indian Actor
Humility is my forte.
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