générique — meaning in English

English meaning

• credit noun Recognition or praise given for something a person has done.
• generic adj Applying broadly to a whole class or category rather than one specific item; not brand-specific.

Senses

générique is used for these senses in English:

• credit (television/film, usually, in the plural) Written titles and other information about the TV program or movie shown at the beginning and/or end of the TV program or movie.
• generic (toponymy) The part of a toponym that identifies the feature's type.
• opening credits (film, television) The credits shown at the beginning of a film, TV program, etc.

credit — full definition

1. noun Recognition or praise given for something a person has done.
2. noun An arrangement allowing a buyer to pay for goods or services later, or a bank to lend money.
3. verb To add money to an account.
4. verb To believe something, or to attribute an achievement to someone.

generic — full definition

1. adj Applying broadly to a whole class or category rather than one specific item; not brand-specific.
2. adj Lacking any distinctive or original qualities; bland and unoriginal.

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