genius

UK
/ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
US
/ˈdʒiː.njəs/

Translations

geniusnoun
geniuses
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UK
/ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
US
/ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
génieQualité ou capacité intellectuelle ou créative exceptionnelle.
Albert Einstein is often regarded as a genius for his contributions to theoretical physics.
Albert Einstein est souvent considéré comme un génie pour ses contributions à la physique théorique.
géniePersonne douée d’une capacité intellectuelle ou créative exceptionnelle.
The young composer was considered a musical genius by his peers.
Le jeune compositeur était considéré comme un génie musical par ses pairs.
génieIdée ou création remarquablement brillante et originale.
Designing a phone that folds into a tablet was pure genius.
Concevoir un téléphone qui se plie en tablette était du pur génie.
Additional translations
génieEn mythologie romaine, esprit protecteur ou divinité tutélaire.
geniusadjective
more genius
Comp.
most genius
Super.
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Her genius mind quickly solved the complex problem that baffled everyone else.
Son esprit génial a rapidement résolu le problème complexe qui déconcertait tout le monde.
geniusinterjection
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US
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Used informally as an exclamation of praise for cleverness.
génialInterjection exprimant l’admiration ou l’approbation.
You managed to fix it with a rubber band? Genius!
Tu as réussi à le réparer avec un élastique ? Génial !
Synonyms
nice one
well done
good thinking
well played
smart move
way to go

Definitions

geniusnoun
An exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.
Albert Einstein is often regarded as a genius for his contributions to theoretical physics.
A person having such capacity.
The young composer was considered a musical genius by his peers.
A guardian spirit associated with a person, place, or institution.
In Roman mythology, each person was believed to have a genius that guided them through life.
An outstandingly clever or original idea or creation.
Designing a phone that folds into a tablet was pure genius.
geniusadjective
Exceptionally intelligent or creative.
Her genius mind quickly solved the complex problem that baffled everyone else.
geniusinterjection
Used as an exclamation to express admiration for someone's intelligence or a clever idea.
You managed to fix it with a rubber band? Genius!