What does compétences in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word compétences in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use compétences in French.

The word compétences in French means expertise, skill, authority, expert, skill centre, centre of excellence, centre of expertise, specialist service, transfer of skills, transfer of knowledge, transfer of jurisdiction. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word compétences

expertise, skill

nom féminin (capacités)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Sa compétence sur le sujet est indéniable.
His expertise in the subject is undeniable. ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. Her skill as a racing driver is undeniable.

authority

nom féminin (autorité)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cette affaire ne relève pas de la compétence de ce juge.
This matter does not fall within this judge's jurisdiction.

expert

nom féminin (familier (ponte)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce médecin n'est pas une compétence en ce domaine.
This doctor is not an expert in this field.

skill centre, centre of excellence, centre of expertise

nom masculin (région technologique) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Toulouse est un pôle de compétence dans les activités aéronautiques et spatiales.

specialist service

nom masculin (service spécialisé)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Chaque hôpital a souvent un pôle de compétence qui lui est propre.

transfer of skills, transfer of knowledge

nom masculin (formation professionnelle)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'embauche d'apprentis permet un transfert de compétence bénéfique aux entreprises.

transfer of jurisdiction

nom masculin (décentralisation) (law)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'Union Européenne pousse à plus de transfert de compétence de l'État vers l'Union et vers les régions.

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