Personnalité - Compétent & Intelligent

Découvrez comment les expressions idiomatiques anglaises comme "être rapide à la compréhension" et "étincelle brillante" sont liées au fait d'être compétent et intelligent en anglais.

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eagle eye [nom]

œil de lynx

Ex: She has an eagle eye for spotting grammatical errors in written documents .

Elle a un œil d'aigle pour repérer les erreurs grammaticales dans les documents écrits.

(smart|sharp) cookie [Phrase]

a person who is clever and has a strong personality

Ex: Even though he 's young , he 's a smart cookie and always comes up with innovative ideas .

on the ball [Phrase]

quick to comprehend and respond to things

Ex: He's a great team leader. He's always on the ball, making sure everyone is on track.

the sharpest tool in the (shed|box) [Phrase]

used to refer to someone who shows signs of great intelligence

Ex: His ability to analyze complex data sets is unmatched. He's truly the sharpest knife in the drawer.

a good head on {one's} shoulders [Phrase]

used to refer to someone who has a good judgment and is intelligent enough to make wise decisions

Ex: Even at a young age, she showed maturity beyond her years. She has a good head on her shoulders.

to [be] (no|nobody's|no one's) fool [Phrase]

to avoid foolish actions through wisdom and good judgement

Ex: He's been in the business for years and knows all the tricks. He's no fool when it comes to negotiations.

(as|) sharp as a razor [Phrase]

used to refer to someone who is very intelligent and is able to think and decide very quickly

Ex: Her humor is unmatched. She always comes up with sharp-as-a-razor one-liners that have everyone laughing.

(as|) bright as a (new|) button [Phrase]

used to refer to someone who is intelligent or sharp enough to quickly understand things

Ex: Even in her old age , Grandma 's mind remains as bright as a new button .

to [come] naturally to {sb/sth} [Phrase]

to be born with or naturally posses a particular talent or ability

Ex: Being compassionate comes naturally to her .

green thumb [nom]

main verte

Ex: Having a green thumb runs in their family .

Avoir la main verte est une affaire de famille chez eux. Tous ont de magnifiques jardins.

a man for all seasons [Phrase]

a male individual who is successful and talented in a variety of fields

Ex: He's a reliable and resourceful employee, a true man for all seasons. He can tackle any task that comes his way and always finds effective solutions.

dab hand [nom]

Ex: He 's a dab hand in the kitchen .

C'est un as en cuisine. Ses créations culinaires sont tout simplement délicieuses.

wise owl [nom]

sage hibou

Ex: Our professor is a true wise owl in the field of literature .

Notre professeur est une véritable chouette sage dans le domaine de la littérature. Sa compréhension profonde des œuvres classiques et ses interprétations perspicaces rendent ses cours vraiment éclairants.

(as|) wise as an owl [Phrase]

used to refer to someone who is exceptionally knowledgeable and has a good sense of judgment

Ex: Despite being only 10 years old , Sarah is as wise as an owl .

in {one's} blood [Phrase]

(of an ability or skill) existing in an individual from birth

Ex: All of my relatives are doctors — medical prowess is just in our blood .

bright spark [nom]

une lumière

Ex: He came up with a brilliant solution to the project challenge. What a bright spark he is!

Il a trouvé une solution brillante au défi du projet. Quel esprit brillant il est !

to [have|get] {one's} head screwed on (the right way|) [Phrase]

to be a realistic and sensible individual

Ex: Despite his young age , Mark has his head screwed on the right way .

book smart [nom]

érudit

Ex: In the trivia competition , John 's book smarts paid off .

Dans le concours de trivia, l'intelligence livresque de John a porté ses fruits. Il a répondu aux questions avec confiance et précision, démontrant ainsi sa vaste connaissance.

(as|) sharp as a tack [Phrase]

(of a person) having or showing a high level of intelligence

Ex: Don't underestimate him. He's as sharp as a tack and always comes up with innovative solutions.

number cruncher [nom]

as des chiffres

Ex: During tax season , the accountants work long hours as number crunchers , preparing and analyzing financial statements to ensure accurate tax filings .

Pendant la saison des impôts, les comptables travaillent de longues heures en tant que croqueurs de chiffres, préparant et analysant les états financiers pour garantir des déclarations fiscales précises.

to [be] quick on the uptake [Phrase]

(of a person) to understand things very quickly

Ex: In the business meeting , Sarah demonstrated her ability to be quick on the uptake by comprehending complex data and proposing innovative solutions .

Personnalité
Traits désagréables	Caractéristiques peu attrayantes	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Compétent & Intelligent	Fort et Confiant	Honest
Nice	Vif et énergique	Fier & Arrogant	Insensé ou Maladroit