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
A regulation, law, guideline.
règne
(uncountable) The act of ruling; administration of law; government; empire; authority; control.
gouverner
(transitive, stative) To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
régler
(transitive, stative) To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
graduer
(transitive) To mark (paper or the like) with rules (lines).
What does "rule" mean?
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noun An official regulation or guideline that governs behaviour or a process.
"You have to follow the rules of the game."
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verb To govern or have official authority over a country, people, or organization.
"The king ruled the region for over thirty years."
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noun A straightedge tool used for measuring or drawing straight lines.
"She used a rule to draw a neat margin on the page."
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rule in a sentence
- You have to follow the rules of the game.
- The new rule requires everyone to check in at the front desk.
- The king ruled the region for over thirty years.
- She used a rule to draw a neat margin on the page.
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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: "You have to follow the rules of the game." 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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