No. 3,924 in French

atout

Advantage or asset.

In a sentence

Un atout majeur pour notre équipe est sa diversité.
A major asset for our team is its diversity.
In this sentence, 'atout' refers to an advantageous quality or asset that provides benefit or superiority, emphasizing the team's diversity as a strength.
Avoir un diplôme prestigieux est un atout pour trouver un emploi.
Having a prestigious degree is an asset for finding a job.
Here, 'atout' is used to mean an advantage, showing how having a desirable qualification helps in job searching.
Un sourire charmant peut être un atout dans une négociation.
A charming smile can be an advantage in a negotiation.
In this usage, 'atout' denotes something beneficial that can influence situations positively, with the smile serving as a persuading factor.

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