No. 10,311 in French
intellectuels
"Intellectuels" means "intellectuals," referring to individuals engaged in critical thinking, research, or creativity in fields like philosophy, science, or culture.
In a sentence
Les intellectuels débattent souvent de sujets philosophiques.
Intellectuals often debate philosophical topics.
In this sentence, the word 'intellectuels' is used as a noun referring to individuals engaged in intellectual activities, such as scholars or thinkers.
Elle apprécie les discussions intellectuelles lors des soirées.
She appreciates intellectual discussions during gatherings.
Here, 'intellectuelles' is used as an adjective describing the discussions that are of an intellectual nature or stimulating thought.
Il admire les œuvres des intellectuels français du XXe siècle.
He admires the works of French intellectuals from the 20th century.
In this example, 'intellectuels' acts as a noun denoting people renowned for their intellectual contributions, such as philosophers, authors, or scientists.
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