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The meaning of the Italian word "generale" and how you use it

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in...generale
(adverbial locution) in general; in general terms; generally speaking
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In generale , il programma del corso è interessante .
In general, the course program is interesting.
In generale , i giovani preferiscono andare al cinema .
In general, young people prefer to go to the movies.
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What Is the Weather Like?
in generale ,
in general,
What Is the Weather Like?
in generale ,
in general,
Articulated Prepositions - Part 2 of 3
per parlare di qualcosa in generale .
to talk about something in general.
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generale
(adjective) (fem./masc.) (sing.) general; widespread
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Vorrei dar vi un quadro generale della situazione .
I would like to give you a general picture of the situation.
L' opinione generale è che questa decisione sia sbagliata .
The general opinion is that this decision is wrong.
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At the Café and at the Restaurant
Possiamo chiedere , in modo generale :
We can ask, in a general way:
"Vivere" or "Abitare" - Learn the Difference
" Vivere " presenta un senso più generale che è legato all' esistenza ,
"Vivere" presents a more general sense which is connected to the idea of existence,
The Aftermath of Devastating Storms in Milan
Una bella sfortuna generale per tutti qua di Milano .
A general misfortune for everyone here in Milan.
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quartier generale
(noun) (masc.) (sing.) headquarters
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Ci aspettano al quartier generale .
They are waiting for us at the headquarters.
Nessuno sa dove si trova il quartier generale dell' esercito .
Nobody knows where the army headquarters is.
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The Long Term Memory Labyrinth - Inside Out
Quindi sai come tornar al quartier generale !
So you know how to get back to headquarters!
Cover Girl - Pan Am
Porta il tuo culo in centro . Ci sarà un elicottero ad aspettar ti al quartier generale .
Bring your fanny downtown. There will be a helicopter waiting for you at headquarters.
Meet Inside Out 2's New Emotions
La trama di Inside Out 2 vede il quartier generale della mente di Riley improvvisamente demolito
The plot of Inside Out 2 sees the headquarters in Riley's mind suddenly being demolished
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generale
(noun) (masc.) (sing.) general
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Il generale vuole parlar vi subito .
The general wants to speak to you right away.
Fra un paio di anni potrei diventare generale .
In a couple of years, I could become a general.
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The Grand Ball - Vanity Fair
Generale Tufto .
General Tufto.
Who Is Oppenheimer?
Il generale Groves , però , vide in lui la scintilla giusta ,
General Groves, however, saw the right spark in him,
Who Is Oppenheimer?
Il capo del progetto Manhattan è il generale Leslie Groves
The director of the Manhattan project is General Leslie Groves
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