L'intelligence (en. Intelligence)

/lɛ̃.tɛ.li.ʒɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Quality of the mind allowing for understanding and reasoning.

His intelligence enabled him to solve numerous problems.

Son intelligence lui a permis de résoudre de nombreux problèmes.

Ability to learn and adapt.

Children show great intelligence from a young age.

Les enfants montrent une grande intelligence dès leur jeune âge.

Knowledge, acquired knowledge.

Collective intelligence is essential in a team.

L'intelligence collective est essentielle dans une équipe.

From the Latin 'intelligentia', meaning 'understanding, discernment'.

to have intelligence

Being intelligent or having good mental abilities.

avoir de l'intelligence

artificial intelligence

Technology mimicking human capacity to reason and learn.

intelligence artificielle

economic intelligence

Use of information in the business field to make informed decisions.

l'intelligence économique

intellect

Superior cognitive ability, generally associated with reason and logic.

intellect

knowledge

Knowledge or information acquired through learning or experience.

savoir

A little genius

He is truly a little genius with his ability to solve complex equations.

Il est vraiment un petit génie avec sa capacité à résoudre des équations complexes.

A clever one

She managed to find a clever solution; she is truly a clever one.

Elle a réussi à trouver une solution astucieuse, c'est vraiment une fûtée.