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    Intelligible (en. Intelligible)

    [ɛ̃.te.li.ʒibl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which is understandable and clear.
    The instructions were intelligible enough for everyone to follow.
    Les instructions étaient suffisamment intelligibles pour que tout le monde puisse les suivre.
    Designation used to describe a speech or text that can be easily understood.
    His speech was very intelligible, even for children.
    Son discours était très intelligible, même pour les enfants.
    Relating to what can be discerned by the mind.
    This passage from the book is particularly intelligible.
    Ce passage du livre est particulièrement intelligible.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intelligibilis', derived from 'intelligere' which means to understand.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    intelligible reason
    A reason that is easy to understand.
    raison intelligible
    intelligible language
    An accessible and clear language.
    langage intelligible

    Related Words

    intelligence
    Ability to understand and learn.
    intelligence
    intellectual
    Relating to the intellect or the capacity to think.
    intellectuel
    understanding
    Ability to understand something.
    compréhension

    Slang Meanings

    Easy to get
    What you say is super easy to get!
    Ce que tu dis est super facile à piger !
    Clear as crystal
    His explanation was clear as crystal.
    Son explication était claire comme de l'eau de roche.