there is an exception to every rule in French
there is an exception to every rule in French is c'est l'exception qui confirme la règle, il n'y a pas de règle sans exception.
there is an exception to every rule in French
c'est l'exception qui confirme la règle
Usually said in a situation when the rule is incorrect and unusable.
il n'y a pas de règle sans exception
Usually said in a situation when the rule is incorrect and unusable.
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What is "there is an exception to every rule" in French?
"there is an exception to every rule" in French is c'est l'exception qui confirme la règle, il n'y a pas de règle sans exception.
Are there other ways to say "there is an exception to every rule" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "there is an exception to every rule": c'est l'exception qui confirme la règle, il n'y a pas de règle sans exception.
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