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/ʒeneʁal/

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Translation

general

Word origin

From Latin generalis ('relating to a whole class or kind'), from genus ('race, kind'). English 'general' and 'generic' share this root.

Origin
Latin
Root
generalis
English cognates
general, generic, genus

Grammar

Femininegénérale
Masc pluralgénéraux
Fem pluralgénérales

Examples

L' .

The general opinion is fairly positive on the project.

, - .

As a general rule, I work from nine to five.

l' '.

The general gave the order to attack.

, au .

In general, I prefer tea to coffee in the morning.

.

The general manager announced his departure this morning.

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This word is part of lesson 12.