English → French
ability /BrE əˈbɪlɪti 
, AmE əˈbɪlədi /
A
noun
1 (capability) capacité f (to do de faire)
(the) ability to pay Law la solvabilité; Economics la faculté contributive
to the best of one's ability de son mieux
within the limits of one's ability [contribute] dans la mesure de ses moyens
2 (talent) talent m
someone of proven ability quelqu'un au talent reconnu
his ability as son talent de
B abilities
plural noun
(skills) compétences fpl; School (of pupils) aptitudes fpl
mental abilities compétences intellectuelles
musical abilities talents musicaux