Usage examples of "En règle générale" in French with translation to English

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En règle générale, il grêle l'été. As a rule, hail falls in summer.
En règle générale, c'est l'été qu'il grêle. As a rule, hail falls in summer.
On peut dire, qu'en règle générale, le climat du Japon est doux. It may be said, as a rule, that the climate of Japan is mild.
En règle générale, je préfère les gens qui traitent ce genre de choses directement avec les personnes concernées. As a rule, I prefer people who deal with matters of this kind directly with those involved.
En règle générale, il est simple de critiquer mais difficile de faire des propositions alternatives. As a general rule, it's simple to criticize, but difficult to produce alternative suggestions.
En règle générale, l'histoire se répète. Generally speaking, history repeats itself.
La loi constitue une attaque en règle contre les droits des consommateurs. This legislation constitutes a full-fledged attack on consumer rights.
Il y a eu une proposition selon laquelle l'assemblée générale devrait être tenue en octobre. There was a suggestion that the general meeting should take place in October.
Je ne peux faire aucune exception à la règle. I can except no one from the rules.
De manière générale, les erreurs d'ordre spirituel sont dangereuses ; celles d'ordre philosophique seulement ridicules. Generally speaking, the errors in religion are dangerous; those in philosophy only ridiculous.
Une règle peut mesurer jusqu'à douze pouces de longueur. A ruler can measure something up to twelve inches in length.
De manière générale, les garçons sont plus grands que les filles. Boys, as a rule, are taller than girls.
Il y a des cas où la règle ne s'applique pas dans toute sa rigueur. There are cases where the rule does not hold good.
En raison du peu de présents, on doit remettre l'assemblée générale. Due to the lack of attendees, we have to postpone the general assembly.
Cette règle ne s'applique pas à l'affaire. This rule does not apply to the case.
Tom donna une idée générale de ce qu'il voulait. Tom gave them a general idea of what he wanted.
Dans tous les cas la règle s'applique dans toute sa rigueur. That rule holds good in all cases.
De manière générale, les petites filles adorent les poupées. Generally speaking, little girls are fond of dolls.
Cette règle ne s'applique pas aux urgences. This rule doesn't apply to emergencies.
L'élection générale se tiendra en mai. A general election will be held in May.
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