"l'exception confirme la règle" meaning in French

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Proverb

IPA: /l‿ɛk.sɛp.sjɔ̃ kɔ̃.fiʁ.m(ə) la ʁɛɡl/
Head templates: {{fr-proverb}} l'exception confirme la règle
  1. the exception proves the rule Related terms: exception qui confirme la règle
    Sense id: en-l'exception_confirme_la_règle-fr-proverb-us24WEya Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header, French proverbs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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