le

masculine

/ʁɛ.ɡlə.mɑ̃/

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Translation

rules, regulations; settlement, payment

Word origin

From régler ('to rule, to regulate'), from règle, from Latin regula ('straight rod, ruler'). English 'regulation', 'rule' and 'regular' all descend from regula.

Origin: Latin
Root: regula
English cognates: regulation, rule, regular

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralrèglements

Examples

The rules forbid smoking here.

Every player must follow the club rules.

The club regulations have changed.

They are looking for a quick settlement of the dispute.

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The regulations will be posted at the entrance.

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This word is part of lesson 57.