Génies (en. Geniuses)

/ʒe.ni/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A human being of exceptional intelligence or creativity.

Leonardo da Vinci is considered a genius of the Renaissance.

Léonard de Vinci est considéré comme un génie de la Renaissance.

An exceptional mind or remarkable talent in a particular field.

This child is a math genius.

Cet enfant est un génie des mathématiques.

A superior mind or a spiritual force.

In popular culture, one often speaks of a genie in a lamp.

Dans la culture populaire, on parle souvent d'un génie dans une lampe.

From the Latin 'genius', referring to a protecting spirit or an innate quality.

to be a genius

to be exceptionally intelligent or talented.

être un génie

to have genius

to possess great creativity or intelligence.

avoir du génie

creative genius

the ability to generate innovative ideas.

génie créatif

military genius

An expert in military strategy.

génie militaire

civil engineering

A professional specialized in the design and construction of infrastructures.

génie civil

industrial engineering

Expert in organization and optimization of production processes.

génie industriel

Number one

This programmer is a true number one in his field.

Ce programmeur est un vrai numéro un dans son domaine.

Zebra

This person is a zebra, always full of original ideas.

Cette personne est un zèbre, toujours pleine d'idées originales.