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rule in French

rule in French is règle, règne, gouverner — rule means an official regulation or guideline that governs behaviour or a process.

rule in French

règle
noun
A regulation, law, guideline.
règne
noun
(uncountable) The act of ruling; administration of law; government; empire; authority; control.
gouverner
verb
(transitive, stative) To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
régler
verb
(transitive, stative) To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
graduer
verb
(transitive) To mark (paper or the like) with rules (lines).

What does "rule" mean?

  1. noun An official regulation or guideline that governs behaviour or a process.
    "Running beside the pool is against the rules."
  2. verb To govern or have official authority over a country, people, or organization.
    "The queen ruled wisely for many years, and her people loved her."
  3. noun A straightedge tool used for measuring or drawing straight lines.
    "Use a rule to measure the edge of the paper."
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rule in a sentence

  • Running beside the pool is against the rules.
  • You have to follow the rules of the game.
  • The queen ruled wisely for many years, and her people loved her.
  • A council of elders ruled the village long ago.

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What is "rule" in French?
"rule" in French is règle, règne, gouverner. rule means: An official regulation or guideline that governs behaviour or a process.
How do you use "rule" in a sentence?
Example: "Running beside the pool is against the rules." In French, "rule" is règle, règne, gouverner.
Are there other ways to say "rule" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "rule": règle, règne, gouverner, régler, graduer.
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