/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' positive .
The general opinion is fairly positive on the project.
, - .
As a general rule, I work from nine to five.
l' 'attaquer.
The general gave the order to attack.
, .
In general, I prefer tea to coffee in the morning.
.
The general manager announced his departure this morning.
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