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    L'exception (en. The exception)

    /lɛksɛpsjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Situation or case that deviates from a general rule.
    This error is the exception that confirms the rule.
    Cette erreur est l'exception qui confirme la règle.
    Person or thing that stands out from others.
    She is the exception among her peers.
    Elle est l'exception parmi ses camarades.
    Particular case that departs from normality.
    It's nice this day, it's an exception.
    Il fait beau ce jour-ci, c'est une exception.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'exceptio', meaning the action of exception.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    make an exception
    Act or behave differently than usual.
    faire exception
    exception made of
    Excluding.
    exception faite de
    no exception
    No waiver is accepted.
    pas d'exception

    Related Words

    waiver
    Action of deviating from a rule or law.
    dérogation
    anomaly
    State of what is abnormal or irregular.
    anomalie
    rule
    Principle or norm to follow.
    règle

    Slang Meanings

    Stand out from the crowd.
    This product is the exception on the market.
    Ce produit est l'exception sur le marché.
    Not being like the others.
    This performance is the exception in her career.
    Cette performance est l'exception dans sa carrière.