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    Ingénieuses (en. Ingenious)

    /ɛ̃.ʒe.njø.z/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Characterized by ingenuity, skillfulness, and intelligence.
    His invention was so ingenious that it won an award.
    Son invention était tellement ingénieuse qu'elle a remporté un prix.
    Designed in a creative and original way.
    This solution to the traffic problem is particularly ingenious.
    Cette solution pour le problème de la circulation est particulièrement ingénieuse.
    Describes a person or idea that demonstrates resourcefulness.
    She always has ingenious ideas for solving problems.
    Elle a toujours des idées ingénieuses pour résoudre les problèmes.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'ingeniosus', meaning 'full of spirit, skillful'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    An ingenious idea
    An original and clever idea.
    une idée ingénieuse
    An ingenious solution
    A skillful and effective method for solving a problem.
    une solution ingénieuse
    An ingenious plan
    A clever means established to achieve a goal.
    un plan ingénieux

    Related Words

    Ingenuity
    The ability to invent or find clever solutions.
    ingéniosité
    Engineer
    A professional expert in applied sciences and techniques.
    ingénieur
    Engineering
    The application of sciences and mathematics to solve practical problems.
    ingénierie

    Slang Meanings

    Brilliant idea
    It was really an ingenious idea he proposed at the meeting.
    C'était vraiment une idée ingénieuse ce qu'il a proposé lors de la réunion.
    To have flair
    She has this ingenious flair for resolving conflicts quickly.
    Elle a ce flair ingénieux pour résoudre les conflits rapidement.