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    Intelligente (en. Intelligent)

    /ɛ̃.te.li.ʒɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Showing intelligence in thoughts or actions.
    She always has smart ideas.
    Elle a toujours des idées intelligentes.
    Refers to a person with reasoning abilities above average.
    This scientist is truly intelligent.
    Ce scientifique est vraiment intelligent.
    Capable of quickly understanding things.
    He is very intelligent; he learns quickly.
    Il est très intelligent, il apprend vite.
    Characterized by understanding and reflection.
    It's an intelligent debate on complex topics.
    C'est un débat intelligent sur des sujets complexes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intelligentem', which means 'capable of understanding'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    as intelligent as a donkey
    A contrast that highlights the absence of intelligence.
    intelligent comme un âne
    a smart choice
    A wise and thoughtful choice.
    un choix intelligent

    Related Words

    intellect
    Ability to think, understand, and reason.
    intellect
    insightful
    Who clearly grasps things, capable of good judgment.
    perspicace
    learned
    A person with great knowledge in a field.
    savant

    Slang Meanings

    Too smart for his own good.
    He is sometimes too smart to fit in with the group.
    Il est parfois trop intelligent pour s'intégrer au groupe.
    Bird brain.
    She has difficulty concentrating; she has a bird brain.
    Elle a des difficultés à se concentrer, elle a un cerveau d'oiseau.