overall
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. global
What are the overall dimensions of the plot?Quelles sont les dimensions globales du terrain ?
b. général
The overall well-being of our employees is important to us.Le bien-être général de nos employés est important pour nous.
c. d'ensemble
I can't understand the overall concept behind this project.Je n’arrive pas à comprendre quelle est la vision d’ensemble derrière ce projet.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. globalement
Overall, the fundraising was a success.Globalement, la levée de fonds a été une réussite.
b. en général
Overall, the teachers in this school are very nice.En général, les enseignants de cette école sont très gentils.
c. dans l’ensemble
Overall, my results have improved.Dans l’ensemble, mes résultats ont progressé.
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
noun
3. (protective clothing)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
a. la blouse
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
Noah, don’t forget to wear your overall when you're handling those chemicals.Noah, n’oublie pas de mettre ta blouse quand tu manipules ces produits chimiques.
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