English–French

“intelligence” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃teliʒɑ̃s/

Example

Ce test mesure l'intelligence des enfants.

This test measures children's intelligence.

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How to say “intelligence” in French

“Intelligence” in French is intelligence.

A mind sorts and links information so that it can understand situations and solve problems.

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

Example sentences with intelligence

Il a fait preuve d'intelligence en résolvant le problème rapidement.

He showed intelligence by solving the problem quickly.

Tips for using intelligence

  • For a natural personal compliment, French often uses intelligent or intelligente, whereas intelligence sounds more abstract and formal.

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