Level: B1 (Intermediate)
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The French Word of the Day is atout, meaning “asset,” “advantage,” “strength,” or even “selling point.” This is a great little B1 word you can add to your list for job interviews and other business situations. Keep reading!
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📘 Atout meaning
In French, atout (n.m.) literally means “a trump card” in a card game. More broadly, figurative meanings include “strength,” “advantage,” “asset,” “strong point” or “selling point.” You’ll often hear it in job interviews, real estate ads, and conversations about someone’s key qualities.
🎧 Atout pronunciation
- Atout: /a.tu/ in IPA or “ah-too.”
📝 French and English examples
Atout – Asset, advantage, strength
Il a plusieurs atouts pour réussir : expérience, créativité et énergie.
He has several strengths for success: experience, creativity, and energy.
La vue sur la mer est le plus grand atout de cet appartement.
The sea view is the biggest selling point of this apartment.
Elle a gardé son meilleur atout pour la fin.
She saved her best card for last.
L’honnêteté est un atout majeur lors d’un entretien.
Honesty is a major asset in a job interview.
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🔗 Related words and expressions
- un avantage (n.m.) — advantage, benefit
- une qualité (n.f.) — quality, trait
- une force (n.f.) — strength
- une carte maîtresse (n.f.) — trump card, master card
- avoir beaucoup d’atouts — to have many strengths / assets
- un atout charme (n.m.) — charm or special appeal
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