intelligent

• Qualifie une personne capable d'apprendre, de comprendre et de raisonner rapidement et clairement ; qui fait preuve d'intelligence ou de pertinence.

Describes someone who is able to learn, understand, and think quickly and clearly.

1. Having high mental abilityA2formal

   Having or showing the ability to understand, learn, and think deeply.

   intelligent (doté d'une grande capacité mentale)

   • She is an intelligent student who always asks insightful questions.
   • The intelligent design of the machine impressed the engineers.
   • He gave an intelligent answer to the complex problem.

   Synonymesastutebrightbrilliantcleverdiscerninginsightfulknowledgeableperceptivequick-wittedsharpsmartwise

   Antonymesbrainlessdulldumbfoolishslowstupidunintelligent

2. Showing good judgmentB1formal

   Demonstrating the ability to make sensible decisions and understand situations.

   intelligent (sens de bon jugement)

   • It was an intelligent decision to invest in renewable energy.
   • Her intelligent approach to negotiations saved the deal.
   • The intelligent use of resources helped the company grow.

   Synonymesastutediscerninginsightfuljudiciousperceptiveprudentsagacioussensibleshrewdwise

   Antonymesfoolishstupidunwise