English–French

“make an exception to” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛksɛpte/

Example

J'excepte cette règle pour cette fois.

I am making an exception to this rule this time.

Illustration for excepter (make an exception to)

How to say “make an exception to” in French

“Make an exception to” in French is excepter.

A rule or group with one person or thing lifted out and placed in a separate exception space.

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

Example sentences with excepter

Le musée excepte les enfants de l'entrée payante.

The museum exempts children from paid admission.

Tips for using excepter

  • Excepter is formal and less common in everyday speech than sauf or faire une exception, especially when stating a practical exception.

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