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    Ingénument (en. Naively)

    /ɛ̃.ʒe.ny.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In an ingenious manner, with ingenuity.
    She ingeniously solved the problem by finding an original solution.
    Elle a résolu le problème ingénument, en trouvant une solution originale.
    With a keen sense of creativity.
    The architect ingeniously designed the building to maximize space.
    L'architecte a conçu le bâtiment ingénument pour maximiser l'espace.
    By using cleverness or trickery.
    They ingeniously circumvented the rules to win the competition.
    Ils ont ingénument contourné les règles pour gagner la compétition.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'ingeniosus' meaning 'full of ingenuity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act ingeniously
    To act in a clever way to achieve one's ends.
    agir ingénument
    to think ingeniously
    To think in a creative and original manner.
    penser ingénument
    to work ingeniously
    To bring inventive solutions in one's work.
    travailler ingénument

    Related Words

    ingenious
    Showing intelligence and creativity.
    ingénieux
    ingenuity
    Ability to create or find original solutions.
    ingéniosité
    trick
    A skillful way to achieve one's goals.
    astuce

    Slang Meanings

    To act in a crafty manner.
    He managed to get the job by cleverly showcasing his talents.
    Il a réussi à obtenir le job en jouant ingénument de ses talents.
    To use one's intelligence to succeed.
    She maneuvers ingeniously in the business world.
    Elle manœuvre ingénument dans le milieu des affaires.