L'intelligence
Example: L'intelligence artificielle transforme profondément notre société moderne.
Definition
"L'intelligence" refers to the ability to acquire, understand, and apply knowledge and skills. It encompasses reasoning, problem-solving, learning, and adapting to new situations, often seen as a measure of mental capacity and cognitive functions in humans and machines.
Etymology
The word "l'intelligence" comes from the Latin 'intelligentia,' meaning understanding or insight. It combines 'inter' (between) and 'legere' (to choose or read), originally implying the ability to discern or choose between options. Did you know? The concept of intelligence has fascinated thinkers for centuries, evolving with advances in psychology and technology.
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"L'intelligence" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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