Intelligents (en. Intelligent)

ɛ̃.te.li.ʒɑ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is endowed with intelligence.
Intelligent children learn quickly.
Les enfants intelligents apprennent rapidement.
Who shows a deep understanding.
His arguments are always intelligent and well-structured.
Ses arguments sont toujours intelligents et bien construits.
Said of a clever and insightful person.
He is very intelligent in his life choices.
Il est très intelligent dans ses choix de vie.

Etymology

From the Latin 'intelligentem', present participle of 'intelligere' meaning 'to understand'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

an intelligent mind
A person who thinks clearly and logically.
un esprit intelligent
intelligent as a donkey
Said of someone who appears intelligent but is actually limited.
intelligent comme un âne
a clever idea
An idea that is clever or highly relevant.
une idée intelligente

Related Words

intelligence
Ability to understand, learn, and solve problems.
intelligence
intellectual
Related to the intellect, to the ability to think.
intellectuel
scholar
A person with in-depth knowledge in a field.
savant

Slang Meanings

Brain
He is the brain of the team.
Il est le cerveau de l'équipe.
Genius
This guy is a real genius.
Ce type est un vrai génie.