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    L’intelligence (en. Intelligence)

    /lɛ̃.tɛ.li.ʒɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Mental capacity of the individual, including reasoning, understanding, and memory.
    His intelligence allowed him to solve the problem quickly.
    Son intelligence lui a permis de résoudre le problème rapidement.
    Ability to understand and learn.
    He showed great intelligence in his studies.
    Il a montré une grande intelligence dans ses études.
    Set of cognitive abilities and talents.
    Human intelligence is complex and multifaceted.
    L'intelligence humaine est complexe et multifacette.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intelligentia', referring to the capacity to understand.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a man of intelligence
    a wise and capable man
    un homme d'intelligence
    to demonstrate intelligence
    to demonstrate one's ability to think critically
    faire preuve d'intelligence
    emotional intelligence
    the ability to manage one's emotions and those of others
    intelligence émotionnelle

    Related Words

    intelligent
    One who has intelligence, who understands quickly.
    intelligent
    intellectual
    Related to the intellect, to thought.
    intellectuel
    scholar
    A person with great knowledge in a specific field.
    savant

    Slang Meanings

    A bit crazy, but brilliant.
    He is a bit wacky, but he has some serious intelligence.
    Il est un peu loufoque, mais il a une sacrée intelligence.
    Brain.
    He is the brain of the team.
    C'est le cerveau de l'équipe.