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on naît avec le talent

/ɔ̃ nɛ ɑvɛk lə tɑlɑ̃/
phrase★Intermediate— one is born with talent
informal

The idea that talent is an innate quality that one is born with, rather than something developed through practice or learning.

Il croit fermement qu'on naît avec le talent, et que l'effort ne compte pas.

He firmly believes that one is born with talent, and that effort doesn't matter.

💡

This phrase is often used in discussions about the nature of talent and achievement, sometimes controversially.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

le talent est innéphrase
talent is innate
on a du talent dès la naissancephrase
one has talent from birth

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

This phrase is often used in discussions about the nature of talent and achievement. It can be seen as controversial, as it may downplay the role of hard work and practice.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the French verb 'naître' (to be born) and 'talent' (talent), emphasizing the idea of innate ability.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in debates about whether talent is innate or acquired. It can be seen as controversial, as it may downplay the role of hard work and practice.

Word Breakdown

on
one
pronoun
+
naît
is born
verb
+
avec
with
preposition
+
le talent
talent
noun
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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