esprit critique

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛs.pʁi kʁi.tik/

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Noun

esprit critique m (countable and uncountable, plural esprits critiques)

1. (uncountable) ability to think critically, critical thinking

   avoir l’esprit critique ― to have a critical eye, to take a critical approach

   manquer d’esprit critique ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)

2. (countable) critical mind, analytical mind
3. (countable) critical person

See also

• libre examen