génie /ʒenˈi/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "genius".

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Source term
genius
Translation
génie
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "le".

Dictionary form génie
Article le
Gender/article class masculine
Regular/likely plural génies
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + le génie
Examples
C'est le génie.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Einstein est largement considéré comme un génie du XXe siècle.

English: Einstein is widely considered a genius of the twentieth century.

B2 · beautyAndElegance

Son plan était un vrai coup de génie.

English: Her plan was a stroke of pure genius.

B2 · beautyAndElegance

Beaucoup de gens disent que le jeune programmeur est un vrai génie.

English: Many people are calling the young coder a real genius.

B2 · beautyAndElegance

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