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in line in French

in line in French is en règle, en rang d'oignons — in line means in line with: matching or consistent with something such as a rule, expectation or forecast.

in line in French

en règle
adj
(idiomatic) Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
en rang d'oignons
adj
(engineering, of an internal-combustion engine) Having all cylinders in a single straight line; straight.

What does "in line" mean?

  1. phrase In line with: matching or consistent with something such as a rule, expectation or forecast.
    "The pay rise is in line with inflation."
  2. adverb Standing in a queue, one behind another.
    "We waited in line for nearly an hour."
  3. adjective Behaving acceptably or as required; especially in the phrases keep someone in line and step out of line.
    "The new supervisor keeps the whole shift in line."
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in line in a sentence

  • The pay rise is in line with inflation.
  • Results were broadly in line with what analysts expected.
  • We waited in line for nearly an hour.
  • Third in line at the coffee stand.

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What is "in line" in French?

"in line" in French is en règle, en rang d'oignons. in line means: In line with: matching or consistent with something such as a rule, expectation or forecast.

How do you use "in line" in a sentence?

Example: "The pay rise is in line with inflation." In French, "in line" is en règle, en rang d'oignons.

Are there other ways to say "in line" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "in line": en règle, en rang d'oignons.

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