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exceptions

Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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exception [Brit ɪkˈsɛpʃ(ə)n, ɛkˈsɛpʃ(ə)n, Am ɪkˈsɛpʃ(ə)n] N (special case)

exception
exception f (for pour)
with the (possible) exception of
à l'exception (peut-être) de
the only exception being
à la seule exception de
without exception
sans exception
with some exceptions
à quelques exceptions près
with certain exceptions
à quelques exceptions près
to make an exception
faire une exception
there can be no exceptions
il n'y aura pas d'exception
an exception to the rule
une exception à la règle
a notable exception
une exception remarquable
the exception proves the rule
c'est l'exception qui confirme la règle
to take exception to (dislike) remark, suggestion
prendre [qc] comme une insulte
with a few rare exceptions
à quelques rares exceptions près
with a few notable exceptions
à part quelques exceptions notables
with the solitary exception of
à la seule exception de
French
French
English
English
contre-exemple
exception, counter-example
exception
exception
sans exception
without exception
faire une exception
to make an exception (pour for)
faire exception
to be an exception
exception à la règle
exception to the rule
à l'exception de, exception faite de
except for, with the exception of
à quelques exceptions près
with a few exceptions
sauf exception
with the occasional exception
c'est l'exception qui confirme la règle
it's the exception that proves the rule
sans excepter personne
without exception
à l'exclusion de
with the exception of
se formaliser
to take exception (de to)
ils sont, et sans restriction, des citoyens comme les autres
they are, with absolutely no exception, citizens like everybody else

in the PONS Dictionary

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exception [ɪkˈsepʃn] N

1. exception (special case):

exception
exception f
with the exception of ...
à l'exception de ...
with a few exceptions
à part quelques exceptions

2. exception (objection):

to take exception to sth
s'élever contre

Phrases:

the exception proves the rule prov
l'exception confirme la règle prov
with a few notable exceptions
à part quelques exceptions
French
French
English
English
exception
exception
faire exception à la règle
to be an exception to the rule
à l'exception de qn/qc
with the exception of sb/sth
sauf exception
allowing for exceptions
tous les devoirs, sans en excepter un seul, sont mauvais
all the assignments, with no exceptions, are bad
admettre quelques dérogations règlement
to allow a few exceptions
ne connaître aucune exception
to have no exceptions
échapper à la règle
to be an exception to the rule
à une exception/quelques détails près
apart from one exception/some details
in the PONS Dictionary
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exception [ɪk·ˈsep·ʃ ə n] N

1. exception (special case):

exception
exception f
with the exception of ...
à l'exception de ...
with a few exceptions
à part quelques exceptions

2. exception (objection):

to take exception to sth
s'élever contre

Phrases:

the exception proves the rule prov
l'exception confirme la règle prov
with a few notable exceptions
à part quelques exceptions
French
French
English
English
exception
exception
faire exception à la règle
to be an exception to the rule
à l'exception de qn/qc
with the exception of sb/sth
sauf exception
allowing for exceptions
échapper à la règle
to be an exception to the rule
à une exception/quelques détails près
apart from one exception/some details

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Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

with the exception of ...
à l'exception de ...
with a few exceptions
à part quelques exceptions
to take exception to sth
s'élever contre
the exception proves the rule prov
l'exception confirme la règle prov
with a few notable exceptions
à part quelques exceptions
faire exception à la règle
to be an exception to the rule
tous les devoirs, sans en excepter un seul, sont mauvais
all the assignments, with no exceptions, are bad
échapper à la règle
to be an exception to the rule

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

The verses are ordinarily sung to standard tones, though there are exceptions to this.
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Many major professional sports leagues generally forbid religious groups, governments (there are some exceptions), and non-profit organizations owning a team.
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With a few exceptions, the principal cast is always studio-bound.
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Under these systems, the government determines title ownership and encumbrances using its land registration; with only a few exceptions, the government's determination is conclusive.
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Broadening those exceptions to cover any retirement plan is one hoped-for change.
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