exception

/ɛk.sɛp.sjɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminineSing

exception (an instance that deviates from a general rule; an exemption or anomaly)

D'habitude il est en retard, mais aujourd'hui c'est une exception.

Usually he's late, but today is an exception.

2.
nounfeminineSing

exception (a person or thing that is outstanding or unusually good; a rarity)

Ce joueur est une exception dans l'équipe, il est vraiment exceptionnel.

This player is an exception on the team; he's really exceptional.