French Phrase
Quelles sont tes forces ?
Meaning
The question asks someone to list the abilities, qualities, or skills they consider their strongest. It’s a common prompt in job interviews, performance reviews, or casual conversations about personal development.
When to use
Use this phrase in a semi‑formal setting such as a job interview, a school project presentation, or when a friend asks you to reflect on your abilities. It’s informal because of the possessive "tes"; switch to "vos" for a formal context.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quellessonttesforces?
Quelles (interrogative adjective)
Used to ask about a plural feminine noun; it agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
sont (être, 3rd person plural)
The present tense of the verb "être" for "ils/elles"; matches the plural subject "forces".
tes (possessive adjective)
Second‑person singular informal possessive; agrees with the plural noun "forces".
forces (noun, feminine plural)
Means "strengths" or "strong points"; always used in the plural when referring to multiple qualities.
🗨In Conversation
Quelles sont tes forces ?
What are your strengths?
Je suis très organisé, j’ai un bon sens de la communication et je travaille bien en équipe.
I’m very organized, I have a good sense of communication, and I work well in a team.
✕Common Mistakes
Quel sont tes forces ?
"Quel" is singular; the noun "forces" is plural and feminine, so you need "Quelles".
Quelles est tes forces ?
The verb must agree with the plural subject; use "sont" not "est".
Quelles sont votre forces ?
Mixing formal and informal registers sounds odd; choose either "tes" (informal) or "vos" (formal) consistently.
↔Alternatives
Quelles sont tes qualités ?
What are your qualities?
Quelles sont tes compétences ?
What are your skills?
Quels sont tes points forts ?
What are your strong points?
Cultural Tip
In French professional culture, modesty is valued, but you should still highlight concrete examples. Pair the answer with brief anecdotes that prove each strength. If you’re speaking to a recruiter, use the formal "vos" (Quelles sont vos forces ?) to show respect.