generic

• Se dit d'un produit ou d'un terme qui n'est pas lié à une marque ou à un nom commercial spécifique ; qui est commun ou courant dans sa nature.

Describes a product or term that is not specific to a particular brand or trademark; general in nature.

1. General or non-specificB2formal

   Relating to a whole group or class; not specific or unique.

   générique

   • The instructions were too generic to be helpful.
   • He gave a generic answer that didn't address the question.
   • The product has a generic design that appeals to many people.

   Synonymesall-purposeblanketbroadcommongeneralnonspecificsweepinguniversal

   Antonymesdistinctiveindividualparticularspecialspecificunique

2. Not brandedB1formal

   Relating to a product without a brand name, often sold at a lower price.

   générique (produit sans marque)

   • I bought generic aspirin instead of the brand name.
   • The store sells generic versions of popular medications.
   • Generic products are often just as effective as branded ones.

   Synonymesunbranded

   Antonymesbrandedproprietary

• Nom désignant un produit, un terme ou une catégorie qui est général, non spécifique ou non protégé par une marque, souvent utilisé en opposition à un nom de marque. Peut aussi désigner un médicament non breveté.

A noun referring to a product, term, or category that is general, non-specific, or not protected by a trademark, often used in contrast to a brand name.

1. Generic productB2formal

   A product, especially a drug, that is sold without a brand name and is usually cheaper than the branded version.

   Produit générique

   • The pharmacist recommended the generic instead of the brand-name medication.
   • Generics are often just as effective as their branded counterparts.
   • She always buys generics to save money on groceries.

   Antonymesbrand namebranded