No. 6,137 in French
exception
A case or instance that does not follow a rule or norm.
In a sentence
Cette règle a une exception importante que vous devez connaître.
This rule has an important exception you need to know.
In this sentence, 'exception' signifies a condition or case that does not adhere to the general rule, emphasizing its unique nature.
Elle est exceptionnelle dans son domaine de recherche.
She is exceptional in her field of research.
Here, 'exceptionnel' (feminine form 'exceptionnelle') derived from 'exception', describes something or someone that stands out due to its outstanding nature.
À l’exception de Pierre, tous les étudiants ont participé au concours.
Except for Pierre, all the students participated in the competition.
In this context, 'à l’exception de' utilizes 'exception', indicating exclusion of a particular individual from the general group mentioned.
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