General potential:
* Potentiel: This is the most common translation and can be used in most contexts.
* Possibilité: This translates to "possibility" and can be used when referring to a potential outcome or event.
Potential in terms of ability:
* Capacités: This translates to "capabilities" and refers to someone's potential abilities.
* Talents: This translates to "talents" and refers to someone's potential skills or gifts.
Potential in terms of power:
* Puissance: This translates to "power" and refers to the potential energy or force of something.
Examples:
* "Il a beaucoup de potentiel." (He has a lot of potential.)
* "Il y a un potentiel énorme dans ce marché." (There is enormous potential in this market.)
* "Elle a des capacités incroyables." (She has incredible capabilities.)
* "Il faut exploiter tout le potentiel de cette technologie." (We need to exploit the full potential of this technology.)
The best translation for "potential" will depend on the specific context.