noun🔗SharePotentiel, capacitéCurrently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to)"Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician."Même dès son plus jeune âge, il était clair qu'elle avait le potentiel pour devenir une grande musicienne.abilitypossibilityachievementessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePotentiel gravitationnelThe gravitational potential: the radial (irrotational, static) component of a gravitational field, also known as the Newtonian potential or the gravitoelectric field."The potential energy of the falling apple depends on how high it is from the ground. "L'énergie potentielle de la pomme qui tombe dépend de sa hauteur par rapport au sol.physicsenergyessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePotentielThe work (energy) required to move a reference particle from a reference location to a specified location in the presence of a force field, for example to bring a unit positive electric charge from an infinite distance to a specified point against an electric field."The potential energy of the ball at the top of the hill is high, meaning a lot of energy will be released if it rolls down. "L'énergie potentielle de la balle au sommet de la colline est élevée, ce qui signifie que beaucoup d'énergie sera libérée si elle roule en bas.physicsenergytechnicalscienceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePotentiel, mode potentiel(grammar) A verbal construction or form stating something is possible or probable."There's a potential problem with the project deadline. "Il y a un problème potentiel avec le délai du projet.grammarlanguageessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePotentiel, possibleExisting in possibility, not in actuality."The new student has a potential to excel in math. "Le nouvel étudiant a le potentiel d'exceller en mathématiques.possibilityabilityessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePotentielBeing potent; endowed with energy adequate to a result"The new student has a potential to excel in math class. "Le nouvel élève a le potentiel d'exceller en mathématiques.energypossibilityabilityessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePotentielA potential field is an irrotational (static) field."The teacher explained that the potential energy in the classroom was high – everyone was eager to learn. "Le professeur a expliqué que l'énergie potentielle dans la salle de classe était élevée – tout le monde était désireux d'apprendre.physicstechnicalenergyessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePotentielA potential flow is an irrotational flow."The wind tunnel's airflow demonstrated a potential flow, meaning the air had no swirling or rotation. "Le flux d'air de la soufflerie a démontré un écoulement potentiel, ce qui signifie que l'air n'avait ni tourbillonnement ni rotation.physicstechnicalessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePotentiel, possible(grammar) Referring to a verbal construction of form stating something is possible or probable."My sister's potential success in math is evident; she consistently scores high on tests. "Le succès potentiel de ma sœur en maths est évident ; elle obtient constamment des notes élevées aux tests.grammarlanguageessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading