l’étoffe d’

the makings of a

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phrase Rare #30,904
the makings of a Usually used with avoir: avoir l’étoffe de quelqu’un means to have the qualities needed to become or be someone.
FR: Elle a l’étoffe d’une excellente médecin.
EN: She has what it takes to be an excellent doctor.

Sa fille a l’étoffe d’un bon professeur.

His daughter has the makings of a good teacher.

Tom n’a pas l’étoffe d’un pilote de course.

Tom doesn't have what it takes to be a race car driver.

Sa fille a l’étoffe d’une bonne enseignante.

His daughter has the makings of a good teacher.

Vous n’avez pas l’étoffe d’un meneur.

You don't have what it takes to be a leader.

Je ne pense pas avoir l’étoffe d’un enseignant.

I don't think I have what it takes to be a teacher.

Tom a l’étoffe d’un bon enseignant.

Tom has the makings of a good teacher.

Sa fille a l’étoffe d’une bonne institutrice.

His daughter has the makings of a good teacher.

Vous n’avez pas l’étoffe d’une meneuse.

You don’t have what it takes to be a leader.