Ingénieux (en. Ingenious)

/ɛ̃.ʒe.njø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Denoting a great capacity for invention and creativity.

His project is truly ingenious and innovative.

Son projet est vraiment ingénieux et novateur.

Describes a person who finds clever solutions to problems.

This solution is very ingenious; I hadn't considered it.

Cette solution est très ingénieuse, je ne l'avais pas envisagée.

Characterizes an idea or a plan that is particularly clever.

This storage system is ingenious and practical.

Ce système de rangement est ingénieux et pratique.

Derived from the word 'ingenier', from the Latin 'ingenium' meaning 'talent, skill'.

To have ingenuity

Being capable of finding clever solutions.

avoir de l'ingéniosité

An ingenious plan

A plan that is particularly intelligent and clever.

un plan ingénieux

Ingenious solution

A solution that demonstrates a lot of creativity.

solution ingénieuse

Engineering

Discipline concerning the design and implementation of technical solutions.

ingénierie

Engineer

Professional who applies the principles of engineering.

ingénieur

Ingenuity

Simplicity and candor, often associated with ingenuity.

ingénuité

A guy or girl who always has a great idea.

This guy is really ingenious; he always finds solutions.

Ce type est vraiment ingénieux, il trouve toujours des solutions.

A trick that saves time or increases efficiency.

I have an ingenious method to finish the task quickly.

J'ai une méthode ingénieuse pour finir la tâche rapidement.