English–French

“general” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒeneʁal/

Example

C'est une idée générale.

It's a general idea.

Illustration for général (general)

How to say “general” in French

“General” in French is général.

A large category that includes most ordinary examples while leaving room for exceptions.

Full entry for général: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with général

La règle générale est simple à comprendre.

The general rule is easy to understand.

Tips for using général

  • Général is an adjective, whereas en général and généralement are common ways to express the corresponding general idea in a sentence.

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