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    General (en. General)

    [ʒeneʁal]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    High-ranking military officer.
    The general gave clear orders to the troops.
    Le général a donné des ordres clairs aux troupes.
    A person with extensive knowledge in various fields.
    This man is a general practitioner in the medical field.
    Cet homme est un généraliste dans le domaine médical.
    adjective
    Relating to a group or a majority.
    The survey results are general and apply to the entire population.
    Les résultats de l'enquête sont généraux et s'appliquent à la population entière.
    Not specific or particular.
    The instructions were too general to be useful.
    Les instructions étaient trop générales pour être utiles.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'generalis' meaning 'related to a kind, common'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    generally
    Generally speaking, as a rule of thumb.
    en général
    in broad strokes
    In general, without going into details.
    à grands traits
    in general terms
    Generally, considering the overall picture.
    en termes généraux

    Related Words

    generalization
    The action of making general.
    généralisation
    generals
    Plural of general, often used to refer to several high-ranking officers.
    généraux
    general practitioner
    A person with varied knowledge in several areas.
    généraliste

    Slang Meanings

    In common language, a person who handles everything.
    That guy is a real general, he takes care of everything.
    Ce gars-là est un vrai général, il s'occupe de tout.
    In sports, a player who excels in multiple positions.
    On the field, he is a general capable of playing anywhere.
    Sur le terrain, il est un général capable de jouer n'importe où.