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brainwave in French

brainwave in French is onde cérébrale, éclair de génie — brainwave means a sudden clever idea or inspiration.

brainwave in French

onde cérébrale
noun
Any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram.
éclair de génie
noun
A sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration; a brainstorm.

What does "brainwave" mean?

  1. noun A sudden clever idea or inspiration.
    "He had a brainwave and fixed the bug in minutes."
  2. noun A rhythmic pattern of electrical activity in the brain, as measured by an EEG.
    "The device tracks brainwave activity during sleep."
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brainwave in a sentence

  • He had a brainwave and fixed the bug in minutes.
  • The device tracks brainwave activity during sleep.

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What is "brainwave" in French?

"brainwave" in French is onde cérébrale, éclair de génie. brainwave means: A sudden clever idea or inspiration.

How do you use "brainwave" in a sentence?

Example: "He had a brainwave and fixed the bug in minutes." In French, "brainwave" is onde cérébrale, éclair de génie.

Are there other ways to say "brainwave" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "brainwave": onde cérébrale, éclair de génie.

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