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intelligence
/ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
intelligence
Artificial intelligence is transforming modern society.
L'intelligence artificielle transforme la société moderne.
formel
Capacité de comprendre, apprendre et s'adapter, souvent associée à la réflexion et à la résolution de problèmes.
Her intelligence shone through in every conversation.
Son intelligence brillait dans chaque conversation.
The intelligence of the human brain is unmatched by current AI.
L'intelligence du cerveau humain n'est pas encore égalée par l'IA actuelle.
In French, 'intelligence' can also refer to intelligence services (e.g., 'les services de renseignement').
Droit
formel
Information recueillie par des services secrets ou de renseignement.
The intelligence agency intercepted critical communications.
Les services de renseignement ont intercepté des communications cruciales.
Often used in the plural ('renseignements') in this context.
Collocations
artificial intelligenceintelligence artificielleemotional intelligenceintelligence émotionnellemilitary intelligencerenseignement militaire
Antonymes
Conseil pro
False cognate alert
In French, 'intelligence' does not mean 'intellect' in the philosophical sense (use 'intellect' or 'raison'). It primarily refers to cognitive ability or information gathering.
Règle d'or
Context matters
Always check if 'intelligence' refers to cognitive ability (general) or espionage (specific) in context.
Origine du mot
From Latin 'intelligentia' (understanding), derived from 'intellegere' (to understand), from 'inter' (between) + 'legere' (to choose, read).
Notes d'usage
In French, 'intelligence' is uncountable when referring to the general capacity (e.g., 'l'intelligence humaine'). It becomes countable in specific contexts (e.g., 'les différentes intelligences').
Décomposition du mot
intel-
from Latin 'intellegere' (to understand)
root-igence
suffix indicating quality or state
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