génie

Definitions of génie
  1. noun
    someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
    synonyms: cerveau
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    prodige
    an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
    enfant prodige
    an extremely talented young male person
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    intellectuel
    a person who uses the mind creatively
  2. noun
    a person who possesses unusual innate ability in some field or activity
    synonyms: dispositions, talent
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    connaisseur, expert
    a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
  3. noun
    something acquired without compensation
    synonyms: cadeau, dispositions, talent
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    héritage, legs
    (law) a gift of personal property by will
    dot
    money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
    générosité, largeur d'esprit, magnanimité
    a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously
    aide, aide financière, appui, secours, soutien
    money to support a worthy person or cause
    cadeau
    something presented as a gift
    contribution, don
    a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
    don
    a gift that is bestowed or conferred
    allocation d'Aide publique, assistance sociale
    governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
    allocation, participation, soutien, subside
    any monetary aid
    don
    a contribution of money or assistance
    offrande
    money contributed to a religious organization
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    acquisition
    something acquired
  4. noun
    natural abilities or qualities
    synonyms: dispositions, talent
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    chic, don, talent
    a special way of doing something
    aptitude, talent
    a natural talent
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    disposition naturelle
    ability that is inherited
  5. noun
    a natural talent
    synonyms: aptitude, talent
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    dispositions, talent
    natural abilities or qualities
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