This is the 4476th most frequent French word.
intellectuel
"Intellectuel" in English means "intellectual," referring to someone who engages in critical thinking, study, or reflection, often in academic or cultural fields.
In this sentence, 'intellectuel' is used as a noun to refer to a person who engages in cognitive activities and is acknowledged in an academic domain.
Il est un intellectuel reconnu dans le domaine de la philosophie.
He is a recognized intellectual in the field of philosophy.
Here, 'intellectuelle' is an adjective describing the quality of the approach, indicating that it involves mental and analytical processes.
Son approche intellectuelle du problème montre sa capacité à réfléchir profondément.
His intellectual approach to the problem shows his ability to think deeply.
In this case, 'intellectuelles' is used as an adjective modifying 'tendances,' showing the conceptual or theoretical aspects of literature being discussed.