informations générales
The English phrase "general information" is translated into French as informations générales.
The phrase informations générales is used to describe basic facts or details about a subject that provide a broad overview.
How does it change in a sentence?
In French, the noun used in informations générales is almost always used in its plural form when referring to a collection of facts or a body of knowledge.
Did you know?
- The word informations is a cognate with the English 'information', but it stems from the Latin informare, which originally meant 'to give shape to' or 'to mold'.
- When filling out 'general information' on a French legal form, you will likely see the term état civil. This phrase specifically covers a person's birth, marriage and death records.
- Because général also means 'a general' in the military, poor sentence placement in French can accidentally make it sound like you are talking about a high-ranking army officer of information.
Examples in context
- Veuillez lire les informations générales sur le site.Please read the general information on the website.
- Ce document contient des informations générales sur le projet.This document contains general information about the project.
- Où puis-je trouver des informations générales sur l'hôtel ?Where can I find general information about the hotel?
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are looking at a tourist brochure in a cafe.
- ManonGabriel, as-tu trouvé les informations générales sur la ville ?Gabriel, did you find the general information about the city?
- GabrielOui, elles sont dans ce petit dépliant.Yes, they are in this small brochure.
- ManonEst-ce qu'il y a des informations générales sur les horaires ?Is there general information about the schedules?
- GabrielJe crois que oui, regarde ici.I think so, look here.
