Exception (en. Exception)

/ɛk.sɛp.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A case that departs from a general rule.

This situation is an exception to the rule.

Cette situation est une exception à la règle.

An act of not accepting something.

He makes an exception for this event.

Il fait une exception pour cet événement.

Formal notice or objection.

I lift the exception of nullity.

Je lève l'exception de nullité.

From Latin 'exceptio', meaning 'action of taking out' or 'derogation'.

to make an exception

To exempt someone or something from usual rules.

faire exception

as an exception

In an exceptional manner, not according to the general rule.

à titre d'exception

without exception

Without any derogation.

sans exception

exceptional

That which is outside the ordinary, extraordinary.

exceptionnel

to exempt

To set something aside from a rule.

excepter

exemption

Situation of being exempted from an obligation.

exemption

Quality of a person or thing that is remarkably good.

This player is an exception in the team.

Ce joueur est une exception dans l'équipe.

Moment or situation where usual rules do not apply.

This concert was an exception; everyone was able to attend.

Ce concert était une exception, tout le monde a pu venir.