je suis doué
The English phrase "I am good at" is expressed in French as je suis doué.
Used to say that you have a natural ability or skill to do something well.
Which one should you use?
Use je suis doué to imply a natural talent. If you are specifically talking about your proficiency in academic areas or school subjects like math or history, it is more common to use je suis bon en.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing skill in a specific field or activity, the preposition pour is typically used after doué.
Did you know?
- In many French-speaking regions, if you want to say you are a 'natural' at something, you might use the expression avoir un don, which literally means 'to have a gift'.
- Using bon to describe proficiency in a professional setting can sound simplistic or even childish to native French speakers.
- While doué refers to innate talent, the word habile is used specifically for manual dexterity or cleverness.
Examples in context
- Je suis compétent(e) en mathématiques.I am good at mathematics.
- Je suis compétent(e) en gestion d'équipe.I am good at team management.
- J'ai une bonne maîtrise de la langue française.I am good at the French language.
- J'ai une bonne maîtrise de l'informatique.I am good at computer science.
- Je suis fort(e) en informatique.I am good at computers.
- Je suis fort(e) en cuisine.I am good at cooking.
- J'ai un bon niveau en musique.I am good at music.
- J'ai un bon niveau en sport.I am good at sports.
- Je suis bon(ne) en communication.I am good at communication.
- Je suis bon(ne) en résolution de problèmes.I am good at problem-solving.
- Je suis excellent(e) en art.I am excellent at art.
- Je suis exceptionnellement fort(e) en vente.I am exceptionally good at sales.
- Je suis douée en dessin.I am good at drawing.
- Je suis doué pour les langues.I am good at languages.
- Je suis douée avec les animaux.I am good with animals.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are talking about their hobbies.
- EmmaTu joues du piano, Lucas ?Do you play the piano, Lucas?
- LucasOui, je suis doué pour la musique.Yes, I am good at music.
- EmmaC'est super, j'aimerais savoir jouer.That's great, I would love to know how to play.
- LucasJe peux t'apprendre si tu veux.I can teach you if you want.
