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    Général (en. General)

    /ʒeneʁal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Supreme officer in an army.
    The general commanded the attack.
    Le général a commandé l'attaque.
    Principles or ideas that apply to a majority.
    He stated a general principle that is often true.
    Il a énoncé un général qui est souvent vrai.
    adjective
    Relating to the whole or a set.
    He made a general report on the situation.
    Il a fait un rapport général sur la situation.
    Not specialized, applicable in many cases.
    This rule is general and applies to all.
    Cette règle est générale et s'applique à tous.
    Of a military nature, designating a senior officer.
    The general gave his orders to the troops.
    Le général a donné ses ordres aux troupes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'generalis', which means 'general, common'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    generally
    As a general rule, in most cases.
    en général
    to generalize
    To generalize, to extend a rule to all cases.
    généraliser
    army general
    Superior military rank.
    général des armées

    Related Words

    particular
    Relating to a specific case or element.
    particulier
    specific
    Aiming at a specific aspect.
    spécifique
    global
    Concerning the whole of a system.
    global

    Slang Meanings

    In everyday language, referring to something vast or vague.
    This project is too general; we need details.
    Ce projet est trop général; on a besoin de détails.
    Qualifies an explanation that does not provide enough information.
    Your answer was too general for me to understand.
    Ta réponse était trop générale pour que je puisse comprendre.