English–French

“genius” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒeni/

Example

C'est un génie en maths.

He's a math genius.

Illustration for génie (genius)

How to say “genius” in French

“Genius” in French is génie.

An unusual inner force that makes a person excel in a particular field.

Full entry for génie: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with génie

Elle est un génie pour résoudre ces problèmes.

She is a genius at solving these problems.

Tips for using génie

  • Génie is masculine in the standard noun phrase un génie, including when it refers to a woman.

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