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general

UK
/ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/

Translations

generaladjective
more general
Comp.
most general
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/
généralSens courant ; s’emploie pour ce qui concerne l’ensemble, est commun ou non spécialisé.
The general consensus was that the new policy would benefit everyone.
Le consensus général était que la nouvelle politique profiterait à tout le monde.
Additional translations
globalS’emploie surtout au sens de « dans son ensemble ».
Synonyms
typical
inclusive
generic
broad
overall
widespread
universal
common
Antonyms
particular
specific
generalnoun
generals
pl
UK
/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.ɚ.əl/
généralGrade militaire.
The general led his troops into battle with great courage.
Le général a mené ses troupes au combat avec beaucoup de courage.
Additional translations
généralitéEmploi rare et abstrait, au sens de notion ou principe général.
Synonyms
administrator
commander
officer
leader
chief
director

Definitions

generaladjective
Relating to or affecting all or most people, places, or things; widespread.
The general consensus was that the new policy would benefit everyone.
Not specialized or limited in scope; overall.
The general idea of the project was to improve community engagement.
Common or usual; not specific or detailed.
He gave a general description of the suspect to the police.
generalnoun
A high-ranking officer in the army, air force, or marine corps.
The general led his troops into battle with great courage.
A broad principle, fact, or idea that applies in most cases rather than to specific instances.
Moving from the particulars, she stated the general that practice makes perfect.
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