French word

intensif

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃tɑ̃sif/

Meaning

  • adjectiveintensive

Example

Je prends un cours intensif de français.

I am taking an intensive French course.

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More examples

Le programme intensif se concentre sur la pratique orale.

The intensive program focuses on speaking practice.

Core concept

Effort packed into a short, concentrated period, producing a high level of activity.

Common phrases

  • cours intensif

    intensive course

  • stage intensif

    intensive training

  • programme intensif

    intensive program

Similar words

intense: Extremely high in strength or degree.
concentré: Having attention or effort focused on one point.

Definition in French

Qui exprime une forte intensité appliquée pendant une durée brève ou concentrée.

Word origin

French intensif comes from Latin intensus, meaning "stretched tight" or "strained," with -if forming an adjective of quality.

Usage tips

  • Intensif agrees with the noun: un cours intensif, une formation intensive, and des exercices intensifs.

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