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capacity in French

capacity in French is capacité, qualité — capacity means the greatest amount that something can hold, contain, or produce.

capacity in French

capacité
noun
qualité
noun
A role; the position in which one functions.

What does "capacity" mean?

  1. noun The greatest amount that something can hold, contain, or produce.
    "The lift has a maximum capacity of eight people, so we waited for the next one."
  2. noun A person's ability or mental power to do or understand something.
    "Children have an amazing capacity to learn a new language quickly."
  3. noun A role or position in which someone acts.
    "He spoke at the event in his capacity as club treasurer."
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capacity in a sentence

  • The lift has a maximum capacity of eight people, so we waited for the next one.
  • The stadium has a seating capacity of sixty thousand.
  • Children have an amazing capacity to learn a new language quickly.
  • Her capacity for remembering names surprised everyone at the party.

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What is "capacity" in French?
"capacity" in French is capacité, qualité. capacity means: The greatest amount that something can hold, contain, or produce.
How do you use "capacity" in a sentence?
Example: "The lift has a maximum capacity of eight people, so we waited for the next one." In French, "capacity" is capacité, qualité.
Are there other ways to say "capacity" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "capacity": capacité, qualité.
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