Translation of "general" to French

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Dictionary translations for "general"

general [ˈdʒenərəl] adjective

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général

The general inspected the troops.

Le général passa les troupes en revue.

vague (not detailed or specific)

total (change)

répandu (widespread)

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general [ˈdʒenərəl] noun

pl. generals

le général m (milit)

The general inspected the troops.

Le général passa les troupes en revue.

Phrases with "general" (149)

general meeting general public as a general rule General assembly general election General motors assistant united states attorney general attorney general brigadier general colonel general

Contexts with "general"

The general inspected the troops. Le général passa les troupes en revue.

The general strike paralyzed the whole country. La grève généralisée a paralysé tout le pays.

In general, consumers prefer quantity to quality. En général les consommateurs préfèrent la quantité à la qualité.

In general, little girls are fond of dolls. En général, les petites filles adorent les poupées.

A general election will be held in May. L'élection générale se tiendra en mai.

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