bon relationnel
The English phrase "good interpersonal skills" is translated into French as bon relationnel.
bon relationnel refers to the ability to communicate and interact well with other people. It is a term frequently used in professional settings, such as in job descriptions, CVs and performance reviews.
Which one should you use?
While bon relationnel refers to the quality of interaction, compétences relationnelles is a more literal and slightly more formal way to say "interpersonal skills".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
bon relationnel is commonly used in professional contexts. If you require a more formal way to express "interpersonal qualities", you can use Les qualités interpersonnelles.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a full sentence, you would typically use the verb avoir (to have) with this phrase, as in avoir un bon relationnel.
Did you know?
- A person with un bon relationnel is frequently described as having le sens du contact, which literally translates to 'the sense of contact'.
- The word bon descends from the Latin bonus, which comes from the archaic Latin duenos, originally referring to something 'fitting' in a social or legal sense.
- In French, you can turn the adjective relationnel into a noun by itself. Using le relationnel or un bon relationnel is a common professional shorthand, even though it is grammatically an elliptical form of a longer phrase.
Examples in context
- Les bonnes compétences relationnelles sont essentielles pour réussir dans la vie professionnelle.Good interpersonal skills are essential for success in the professional world.
- Les qualités interpersonnelles d'une personne sont déterminantes dans sa capacité à travailler en équipe.A person's interpersonal qualities are crucial in their ability to work in a team.
- La capacité à communiquer efficacement est une compétence relationnelle clé dans un environnement professionnel.The ability to communicate effectively is a key interpersonal skill in a professional environment.
- Il a un bon relationnel avec les clients.He has good interpersonal skills with clients.
- Pour ce poste, il faut un bon relationnel.For this position, good interpersonal skills are required.
- Elle possède un très bon relationnel.She possesses very good interpersonal skills.
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are discussing a job candidate in an office.
- ChloéQue penses-tu de ce nouveau candidat ?What do you think of this new candidate?
- GabrielIl est compétent et a un bon relationnel.He is competent and has good interpersonal skills.
- ChloéC'est vrai, il semble très sociable.It's true, he seems very sociable.
- GabrielC'est un atout majeur pour l'équipe.It is a major asset for the team.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bon, relationnel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
