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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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English idioms related to Personality

[nom]

someone who is keenly aware or observant

œil de lynx, œil d'aigle

œil de lynx, œil d'aigle

Ex: The security guard 's eagle eye caught the suspicious behavior of a person in the crowd .L'**œil d'aigle** du gardien de sécurité a repéré le comportement suspect d'une personne dans la foule.

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(smart|sharp) cookie

[Phrase]

a person who is clever and has a strong personality

Ex: She's not just book smart, but also street smart.She's a real smart cookie.

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[Phrase]

quick to comprehend and respond to things

Ex: The salesperson was on the ball and quickly addressed all of the customer's concerns.

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the sharpest tool in the (shed|box)

the sharpest tool in the shed

[Phrase]

used to refer to someone who shows signs of great intelligence

Ex: She's a bit naive at times.Bless her heart, but she's not the sharpest tool in the box.

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a good head on {one's} shoulders

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: In times of crisis, she remains calm and rational.She definitely has a good head on her shoulders.

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

[Phrase]

to avoid foolish actions through wisdom and good judgement

Ex: She's not easily swayed by flattery or empty promises.She's no fool and can see through insincere gestures.

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(as|) sharp as a razor

(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: When it comes to strategic planning, he's unparalleled.His mind is sharp as a razor in devising effective strategies.

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(as|) bright as a (new|) button

(as) bright as a (new) button

[Phrase]

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

Ex: The young prodigy's intelligence is evident to everyone.At just twelve years old, she's already as bright as a button.

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to [come] naturally to {sb/sth}

to come naturally to somebody or something

[Phrase]

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

Ex: Public speaking comes naturally to her.She effortlessly engages the audience and delivers powerful speeches.

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[nom]

a person's natural talent or ability to make plants grow efficiently

main verte, pouce vert

main verte, pouce vert

Ex: She 's always had a green thumb. Her indoor plants are thriving , even in the winter months .Elle a toujours eu **la main verte**. Ses plantes d'intérieur prospèrent, même pendant les mois d'hiver.

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a man for all seasons

a man for all seasons

[Phrase]

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

Ex: She's a woman for all seasons.Whether it's managing a team, handling finances, or leading creative initiatives, she excels in every role.

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[nom]

an individual who excels at a specific type of activity

as, expert

as, expert

Ex: She 's a dab hand at playing the piano . Her performances are always flawless .Elle est une **as** du piano. Ses performances sont toujours impeccables.

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[nom]

someone who possesses great wisdom and good judgment, often referred to old people

sage hibou, hibou sage

sage hibou, hibou sage

Ex: When it comes to financial planning , John is a wise owl. He always makes smart investment decisions and provides valuable advice to his clients .Quand il s'agit de planification financière, John est un **hibou sage**. Il prend toujours des décisions d'investissement intelligentes et fournit des conseils précieux à ses clients.

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(as|) wise as an owl

(as) wise as an owl

[Phrase]

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

Ex: When it comes to financial planning, Mark is as wise as an owl.His ability to analyze market trends and make prudent investment decisions is truly impressive.

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in {one's} blood

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.

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[nom]

a person with high intelligence

une lumière, un génie

une lumière, un génie

Ex: She solved that complex math problem in seconds . She 's such a bright spark!Elle a résolu ce problème de mathématiques complexe en quelques secondes. C'est une **étincelle brillante** !

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

to have one's head screwed on (the right way)

[Phrase]

to be a realistic and sensible individual

Ex: When it comes to making important life choices, Emily has her head screwed on the right way.She carefully weighs the pros and cons before making a decision.

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[nom]

an educated person who has extensive knowledge on a subject through reading and studying

érudit, intellectuel

érudit, intellectuel

Ex: While she may not have been the top student in her class, Sarah's practical skills and ability to adapt quickly set her apart.She had a good balance of booksmarts and real-world knowledge.Bien qu'elle n'ait peut-être pas été la meilleure élève de sa classe, les compétences pratiques de Sarah et sa capacité à s'adapter rapidement l'ont distinguée. Elle avait un bon équilibre entre **l'intelligence livresque** et les connaissances du monde réel.

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(as|) sharp as a tack

(as) sharp as a tack

[Phrase]

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

Ex: The detective's mind is sharp as a tack.She can quickly piece together clues and solve complex cases.

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number cruncher

number cruncher

[nom]

someone who is very good with numbers and calculations, particularly one who is suited for accounting

as des chiffres, expert en calcul

as des chiffres, expert en calcul

Ex: In the accounting department, John is known as the number-cruncher.He meticulously examines financial records and ensures accuracy in all calculations.Dans le département comptable, John est connu comme le **croqueur de chiffres**. Il examine méticuleusement les dossiers financiers et garantit l'exactitude de tous les calculs.

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to [be] quick on the uptake

to be quick on the uptake

[Phrase]

(of a person) to understand things very quickly

Ex: Mary is always quick on the uptake in class.She immediately grasps new concepts and asks insightful questions.

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

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