generally

généralement, habituellement

Dans la plupart des cas ou des occasions.

En anglais simple : On most occasions, or in most cases.

• I generally walk to work.
• She generally arrived before everyone else.
• Do these buses generally run on time?

Synonymes : usually, normally, typically

Contraires : rarely

Expressions courantes : generally speaking, generally go, generally happens, generally takes

en général, globalement

En considérant la situation globale, sans examiner chaque détail ou exception.

En anglais simple : Looking at the main situation rather than every small detail or exception.

• Generally speaking, the plan looks good.
• We discussed the problem generally before examining individual cases.
• These rules are generally useful, although some exceptions exist.

Synonymes : broadly, overall, in general

Contraires : specifically

Expressions courantes : generally speaking, talk generally, think generally

largement, généralement

Par la plupart des gens ou dans un vaste groupe ou territoire.

En anglais simple : By most people, or across a large group or area.

• That fact is generally known.
• Her work is generally admired by other artists.
• This treatment is now generally available.

Synonymes : widely, commonly

Expressions courantes : generally accepted, generally known, generally available