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    Généraux (en. Generals)

    /ʒe.ne.ʁo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Pertaining to the whole, common to all.
    General instructions must be followed by all employees.
    Les instructions générales doivent être suivies par tous les employés.
    Applicable to an entire category.
    General safety rules apply to all workplaces.
    Les règles générales de sécurité s'appliquent à tous les lieux de travail.
    Not specialized, having a broad character.
    It is necessary to understand general principles before specializing.
    Il est nécessaire de comprendre les principes généraux avant de se spécialiser.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'generalis', meaning 'common', 'general'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    general regulation
    A set of rules applicable to all.
    règlement général
    general recipient
    A person or group that receives general information or resources.
    recipient général
    general conditions
    The terms and conditions that apply generally.
    conditions générales

    Related Words

    generality
    Quality of what is general.
    généralité
    generalize
    To make something general or applicable to a large number of cases.
    généraliser
    generalism
    Doctrine or attitude that favors a general approach rather than a specialized one.
    généralisme

    Slang Meanings

    General
    He is a fashion general; he knows what is trendy.
    C'est un général de la mode, il sait ce qui est tendance.
    General letter
    Send me a general letter for the invitation.
    Envoye-moi une lettre générale pour l'invitation.