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    Intellectuelle (en. Intellectual)

    /ɛ̃.te.lɛk.tɥɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Pertaining to the intellect or intelligence.
    She is engaged in intellectual discussions.
    Elle est engagée dans des discussions intellectuelles.
    Related to mental activities or sciences.
    He enjoys reading books on intellectual subjects.
    Il aime lire des livres sur des sujets intellectuels.
    Requiring an effort of thought.
    This film has very intellectual themes.
    Ce film a des thèmes très intellectuels.

    Etymology

    From the French 'intellect', derived from the Latin 'intellectus', meaning 'capacity to understand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    intellectual
    Related to activities of the mind and culture.
    intellectuelle
    intellectual debate
    In-depth discussions on complex subjects.
    débat intellectuel
    intellectual circle
    Group of people engaged in deep reflection.
    cercle intellectuel

    Related Words

    intellect
    Ability to think and reason.
    intellect
    intelligence
    Aptitude to understand and solve problems.
    intelligence
    scholar
    A person with extensive knowledge in one or more disciplines.
    érudit

    Slang Meanings

    A colloquial term for someone too serious or involved in complex discussions.
    She is so intellectual that she doesn't know how to have fun.
    Elle est tellement intellectuelle qu'elle ne sait pas s'amuser.
    Can refer to a stereotype of the intellectual disconnected from reality.
    He behaves like an intellectual, but he has no practical experience.
    Il se comporte comme un intellectuel, mais il n'a aucune expérience pratique.