En general
Example: En general, m'agrada anar al parc els diumenges.
Definition
"En general" is an adverbial phrase used to express something that is true most of the time or usually. It indicates a generalization or overall tendency, as in the example sentence: "En general, m'agrada anar al parc els diumenges" meaning 'Generally, I like to go to the park on Sundays.'
Etymology
The phrase "en general" comes from Catalan, where "en" is a preposition equivalent to 'in' or 'on,' and "general" is an adjective meaning 'general' or 'overall.' Together, they form a phrase meaning 'in general' or 'generally.' This construction is common in Romance languages, reflecting a straightforward combination of words to express generality.
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"En general" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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