exception that proves the rule in French
exception that proves the rule in French is l'exception confirme la regle, exception qui confirme la règle.
exception that proves the rule in French
l'exception confirme la regle
exception qui confirme la règle
The rare occurrence of a counterexample to a rule, used to demonstrate that the rule exists.
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What is "exception that proves the rule" in French?
"exception that proves the rule" in French is l'exception confirme la regle, exception qui confirme la règle.
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Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "exception that proves the rule": l'exception confirme la regle, exception qui confirme la règle.
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