potentiel

/pɔ.tɑ̃.sjɛl/
1.
nounmasculine

potential

capacity for development (latent ability or possibility)

Il a beaucoup de potentiel, mais il est trop paresseux.

He has a lot of potential, but he's too lazy.

Synonyms:capacité, aptitude, possibilités
2.
adjective

potential

possible

prospective

On a repéré un client potentiel hier.

We spotted a potential client yesterday.

Synonyms:possible, éventuel, susceptible