je suis intelligent
In French, the phrase to say "I am intelligent" is je suis intelligent.
This phrase is a statement used to describe oneself as having a high mental capacity or being smart.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of je (I), suis (am) and intelligent (intelligent).
Which one should you use?
The masculine form je suis intelligent is used if the speaker is male, while the feminine intelligente is used if the speaker is female.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the adjective must take the feminine form by adding an e to the end.
Did you know?
- In French, describing yourself as intelligent can sometimes be perceived as arrogant, so speakers often use malin to describe a more 'street-smart' or 'clever' kind of intelligence.
- The word suis in the phrase je suis intelligent actually has a surprising history tied to the Latin word fuī, which meant 'I was' rather than 'I am'.
- To describe someone who is practical and knows how to use their brain effectively, the French often use the idiom avoir la tête bien faite.
Examples in context
- Je suis intelligent.I am intelligent.Tatoeba #403024 by Pharamp, translation #3125914 by CC
- Je suis intelligent et travailleur.I am intelligent and hardworking.
- Je suis intelligent, mais parfois un peu lent.I am intelligent, but sometimes a little slow.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are discussing their qualities during a job interview preparation.
- LéaJe suis intelligente et très créative.I am intelligent and very creative.
- HugoC'est vrai, tu es très douée.It's true, you are very gifted.
- LéaEt toi, comment te décris-tu ?And you, how do you describe yourself?
- HugoJe suis intelligent et très organisé.I am intelligent and very organized.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries intelligent, je, suis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
