genie

UK
/ˈdʒiːni/
US
/ˈdʒini/

Translations

genienoun
genies
pl
UK
/ˈdʒiːni/
US
/ˈdʒini/
génieÊtre surnaturel capable d’exaucer des vœux.
The boy wished he could meet a genie and make three wishes.
Le garçon souhaitait rencontrer un génie et faire trois vœux.
géniePersonne exceptionnellement douée dans un domaine.
She is a genius in mathematics, but people sometimes call her a genie in the field as well.
Elle est un génie en mathématiques, mais on la qualifie parfois aussi de génie dans ce domaine.

Definitions

genienoun
A supernatural being, often depicted as a spirit or magical entity, that grants wishes when summoned.
The young boy was thrilled when he discovered a genie in the old lamp, ready to grant him three wishes.
A person who is exceptionally talented or skilled in a particular area.
She is considered a genie in the world of mathematics, solving complex problems with ease.