Intellectuel
Example: Les débats intellectuels stimulent la réflexion profonde chez les étudiants.
Definition
"Intellectuel" refers to individuals who engage in deep thinking, reasoning, and analysis, often involved in academic, philosophical, or cultural discussions. Intellectuals contribute to society by exploring complex ideas and stimulating thoughtful debates, as in "Les débats intellectuels stimulent la réflexion profonde chez les étudiants."
Etymology
The word "intellectuel" comes from the Latin 'intellectus,' meaning understanding or perception. It entered French to describe people who use their intellect extensively. Did you know? The term emphasizes mental capacity rather than physical strength.
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"Intellectuel" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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