intellectuel

intellectuel, l'intellectuel, l'intellectuelle
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. intellectual
Cela a nécessité un effort intellectuel collectif pour résoudre cette énigme.It required a collective intellectual effort to solve this puzzle.
b. mental
Les facultés intellectuelles de Léon sont remarquables pour son âge.Léon's mental abilities are impressive for his age.
a. intellectual
Je ne me vois pas faire un travail intellectuel. Je préfère un travail manuel.I can't see myself doing intellectual work. I prefer manual work.
b. cerebral
Le roman est bien trop philosophique et intellectuel pour attirer un large public.The novel is far too philosophical and cerebral to draw mass appeal.
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. intellectual
C'est une conférence qui rassemble de nombreux intellectuels pour discuter philosophie et littérature.It's a conference that brings together many intellectuals to discuss philosophy and literature.
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