English–French

“smart” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃teliʒɑ̃/

Example

Elle est intelligente.

She is smart.

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How to say “smart” in French

“Smart” in French is intelligent.

A person or mind that connects facts, understands patterns, and adapts to new knowledge.

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

Example sentences with intelligent

On a besoin de décisions intelligentes dans cette situation.

We need intelligent decisions in this situation.

Tips for using intelligent

  • Intelligent describes broad mental ability, while doue or fort en often describes a particular talent or subject skill.

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