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highbrow in French

highbrow in French is intello — highbrow means appealing to sophisticated or intellectual tastes.

highbrow in French

intello
adj
(sometimes, derogatory) Intellectually stimulating, highly cultured, sophisticated.
intello
noun

What does "highbrow" mean?

  1. adj Appealing to sophisticated or intellectual tastes.
    "The festival mixed highbrow art films with mainstream comedies."
  2. noun A person with refined, intellectual tastes.
    "Critics dismissed the play as entertainment for highbrows."

highbrow in a sentence

  • The festival mixed highbrow art films with mainstream comedies.
  • Critics dismissed the play as entertainment for highbrows.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "highbrow" in French?

"highbrow" in French is intello. highbrow means: Appealing to sophisticated or intellectual tastes.

How do you use "highbrow" in a sentence?

Example: "The festival mixed highbrow art films with mainstream comedies." In French, "highbrow" is intello.

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