French Expression · Beginner
En général
In general / Generally
Pronunciation: ahn zheh-nay-RAL
Meaning
Usually; in most cases; as a general rule.
Example
En général, je prends le café sans sucre.
In general, I take my coffee without sugar.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice En général out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level French expression.