/ʁe.ɡy.lje/
Translation
regular
Word origin
From Latin regularis, from regula ('rule, straight stick'). English 'rule', 'ruler' and 'regular' all come from the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- regularis
- English cognates
- rule, ruler, regular
Grammar
Examples
horaire .
He has a very regular work schedule.
l' .
She exercises on a regular basis.
' week-end.
This bus isn't very regular at weekends.
Beyond timetables and habits, describes a face or set of features considered evenly proportioned (des traits réguliers), and a loyal customer is un client régulier. The feminine -ier -> -ière pattern here is itself completely regular, matching premier/première and dernier/dernière.
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