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/ʒe.njal/

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Translation

brilliant, great, genius

Word origin

From Latin genialis ('of birth, festive, pleasant'), from genius ('guardian spirit, innate talent'). English 'genial' and 'genius' come from the same root.

Origin
Latin
Root
genialis
English cognates
genial, genius

Grammar

Femininegéniale
Masc pluralgéniaux
Fem pluralgéniales

Examples

C' , ' -- .

It is a brilliant idea, why did we not think of it before.

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This film is really great, you absolutely must see it.

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He found a brilliant solution to this complex problem.

C' , !

That's brilliant, we've finally found a flat!

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This new Indian restaurant is really great.

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This word is part of lesson 8.