D'intelligence (en. Intelligence)

/dɛ̃.tɛ.li.ʒɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The ability to understand and learn.
Human intelligence allows him to solve complex problems.
L'intelligence humaine lui permet de résoudre des problèmes complexes.
Intellectual and rational abilities.
His superior intelligence impresses all his teachers.
Son intelligence supérieure impressionne tous ses professeurs.
Faculty of perception and reflection.
He demonstrated great emotional intelligence.
Il a fait preuve d'une grande intelligence émotionnelle.

Etymology

The word 'intelligence' comes from the Latin 'intelligentia', derived from 'intelligere', which means to understand.

Common Phrases and Expressions

artificial intelligence
Computer system capable of simulating human intelligence.
intelligence artificielle
to show intelligence
Demonstrating a capacity for reasoning or understanding.
faire preuve d'intelligence
emotional intelligence
The ability to perceive, use, and manage one's own emotions and those of others.
intelligence émotionnelle

Related Words

intellect
Ability to think and understand.
intellect
knowledge
Knowledge acquired through learning.
savoir
genius
Exceptional ability in a particular field.
génie

Slang Meanings

To be clever
He is really clever; he always has a smart idea.
Il est vraiment malin, il a toujours une idée d'intelligence.
To have common sense
She has common sense; she can solve any situation.
Elle a de la jugeote, elle peut résoudre n'importe quelle situation.