guideline in French
guideline in French is directive, ligne directrice, grande ligne — guideline means a general rule that helps guide what someone does.
guideline in French
directive
A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
ligne directrice
A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
grande ligne
A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
principe directeur
A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
What does "guideline" mean?
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noun A general rule that helps guide what someone does.
"He considered the Ten Commandments more as a guideline than a requirement."
- noun Advice that helps someone set a standard or decide how to proceed.
- noun A faint line drawn to help keep handwritten or printed letters straight.
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guideline in a sentence
- He considered the Ten Commandments more as a guideline than a requirement.
- In 2016, the CDC established guidelines for prescribing narcotics for chronic pain.
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What is "guideline" in French?
"guideline" in French is directive, ligne directrice, grande ligne. guideline means: A general rule that helps guide what someone does.
Are there other ways to say "guideline" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "guideline": directive, ligne directrice, grande ligne, principe directeur.
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