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English word general comes from Middle French general
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general (Middle French)
generall (Old French)
general (Anglo-Norman)
general (English)
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent. [from 14th c.]. Giving or consisting of only the most important aspects of something, ignoring minor details; indefinite. [from 16th c.]. Including or involving every part or member of a given or [...]