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    Générales (en. General)

    [ʒeneʁal]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Relating to a set, a category, or a situation as a whole.
    General rules apply to all participants.
    Les règles générales s'appliquent à tous les participants.
    Can refer to a level of understanding or application that is not specific.
    She has a general view of the situation.
    Elle a une vue générale de la situation.
    Relates to ideas or concepts that are not detailed.
    He gave general advice on time management.
    Il a donné des conseils généraux sur la gestion du temps.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'generalis', which means 'general' or 'related to a kind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    general conditions
    Rules that apply to a set of cases.
    générales conditions
    in broad terms
    Generally speaking or without going into details.
    dans les grandes lignes
    general recommendations
    Suggestions that apply in a broad manner.
    générales recommandations

    Related Words

    generalize
    To make a generalization, to apply a rule to all situations.
    généraliser
    generality
    A vague or broad statement regarding a category.
    généralité
    generalissimo
    A very high military title, often used to designate a commander in chief.
    généralissimo

    Slang Meanings

    Generally
    Generally, I prefer action movies.
    En général, je préfère les films d'action.
    In a hurry
    He summarized the project quickly without details.
    Il a résumé le projet à la va-vite sans détails.