Kilo Lingo

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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This word is part of lesson 14.