B2 adjective Neutre

intelligence

/ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns/

Intelligence is the ability to learn, understand, and apply knowledge or skills to solve problems and adapt to new situations. It can also refer to the collection of secret information, especially regarding military or political matters.

Exemples

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His emotional intelligence helps him navigate complex social situations easily.

His ability to understand and manage emotions allows him to handle difficult social interactions well.

2

The report contains intelligence concerning the security of the national borders.

The document includes secret information regarding the safety of the country's borders.

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You need some street intelligence if you're going to travel across the city alone.

You need practical, real-world knowledge to travel safely through the city by yourself.

Famille de mots

Nom
intelligence
Adverbe
intelligently
Adjectif
intelligent
Apparenté
intellectual
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Intel' (the computer chip company). A chip provides the 'intelligence' or the processing power for the computer to work.

Quiz rapide

Scientists are concerned about the rapid development of artificial _______ and its impact on the job market.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : intelligence

Exemples

1

His emotional intelligence helps him navigate complex social situations easily.

everyday

His ability to understand and manage emotions allows him to handle difficult social interactions well.

2

The report contains intelligence concerning the security of the national borders.

formal

The document includes secret information regarding the safety of the country's borders.

3

You need some street intelligence if you're going to travel across the city alone.

informal

You need practical, real-world knowledge to travel safely through the city by yourself.

4

The study explores the correlation between fluid intelligence and cognitive aging.

academic

The research examines the relationship between the ability to solve new problems and the aging of the mind.

5

Our firm uses competitive intelligence to stay ahead of emerging market trends.

business

Our company gathers data about competitors to remain successful in the changing market.

Famille de mots

Nom
intelligence
Adverbe
intelligently
Adjectif
intelligent
Apparenté
intellectual

Collocations courantes

artificial intelligence computer systems that perform tasks requiring human-like thinking
emotional intelligence the capacity to be aware of and control one's emotions
gather intelligence to collect secret or strategic information
intelligence quotient a score derived from standardized tests to measure mental ability
military intelligence information about an enemy's capabilities and intentions

Phrases Courantes

Artificial Intelligence

The simulation of human intelligence by machines.

Intelligence gathering

The process of collecting information for security purposes.

Central Intelligence

The main agency responsible for national security information.

Souvent confondu avec

intelligence vs intelligibility

Intelligence refers to mental capacity, whereas intelligibility refers to how easily speech or writing can be understood.

intelligence vs intellect

Intellect is the specific faculty of reasoning and objective thought, while intelligence is a broader ability to apply knowledge.

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Notes d'usage

When referring to mental ability, 'intelligence' is usually an uncountable noun. When referring to a government agency or secret data, it is often used in a collective sense.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often try to pluralize it as 'intelligences' when describing one person's brainpower; it should remain singular as an abstract concept.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Intel' (the computer chip company). A chip provides the 'intelligence' or the processing power for the computer to work.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'intelligentia', coming from 'intelligere', which means to understand, perceive, or choose between.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun (e.g., 'He has high intelligence') Often followed by a phrase beginning with 'to' (e.g., 'the intelligence to realize...')
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, intelligence has traditionally been measured by IQ tests, though theories of 'multiple intelligences' (creative, social, etc.) are becoming more popular.

Quiz rapide

Scientists are concerned about the rapid development of artificial _______ and its impact on the job market.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : intelligence

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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