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generic in French

generic in French is générique, médicament générique, produit générique — generic means applying broadly to a whole class or category rather than one specific item; not brand-specific.

generic in French

générique
adj
médicament générique
noun
A product sold under a generic name.
produit générique
noun
A product sold under a generic name.
générique
noun
(toponymy) The part of a toponym that identifies the feature's type.

What does "generic" mean?

  1. adj Applying broadly to a whole class or category rather than one specific item; not brand-specific.
    "She bought the generic version of the medicine to save money."
  2. adj Lacking any distinctive or original qualities; bland and unoriginal.
    "The movie had a pretty generic plot with no real surprises."
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generic in a sentence

  • She bought the generic version of the medicine to save money.
  • The store sells generic cola alongside the name brands.
  • The movie had a pretty generic plot with no real surprises.

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What is "generic" in French?

"generic" in French is générique, médicament générique, produit générique. generic means: Applying broadly to a whole class or category rather than one specific item; not brand-specific.

How do you use "generic" in a sentence?

Example: "She bought the generic version of the medicine to save money." In French, "generic" is générique, médicament générique, produit générique.

Are there other ways to say "generic" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "generic": générique, médicament générique, produit générique.

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