la
feminine
/ʁɛɡl/
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Translation
rule, ruler
Word origin
From Latin regula ('a straight stick, a ruler, a rule'), from regere ('to rule, to keep straight'). The same word gives both the measuring ruler and the abstract rule.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- regula
- English cognates
- rule, regular, regulate
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralrègles
Examples
, c' .
We must follow the rules of the game, that is all.
.
The rule is simple and clear for everyone.
Quelle ?
What is the first rule of the house?
.
This rule does not work in our case.
l'.
Children must learn the rules at school.
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