French word

global

Pronunciation

IPA/global/

Meaning

  • adjectivecomprehensive

Example

Il faut une approche globale pour résoudre ce problème.

A comprehensive approach is needed to solve this problem.

Illustration for global (comprehensive)

More examples

Une stratégie globale permet de coordonner les équipes.

A comprehensive strategy makes it possible to coordinate the teams.

Core concept

One wide frame holding every part in view.

Common phrases

  • approche globale

    comprehensive approach

  • vision globale

    comprehensive view

  • stratégie globale

    comprehensive strategy

Similar words

général: Relating to many cases rather than one particular case.
complet: Complete in every part, with nothing missing.
total: Encompassing everything within a given amount or range.

Definition in French

Qui concerne la vue d'ensemble ou le cadre général plutôt que les éléments isolés.

Word origin

French globale comes from Latin globus, 'sphere', through Late Latin globalis, meaning related to the whole.

Usage tips

  • The final e in globale is silent, so its pronunciation matches masculine global.

Other meanings

  • overalladjective

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