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ruler in French

ruler in French is règle, latte, chef — ruler means a flat, straight-edged tool marked with measurement units, used for drawing lines or measuring length.

ruler in French

règle
noun
A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
latte
noun
A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
chef
noun
A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.
dirigeant
noun
A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.

What does "ruler" mean?

  1. noun A flat, straight-edged tool marked with measurement units, used for drawing lines or measuring length.
    "He measured the box with a wooden ruler."
  2. noun A person who governs or holds supreme authority over a country or people.
    "The ancient ruler expanded the empire's borders significantly."

ruler in a sentence

  • He measured the box with a wooden ruler.
  • The ancient ruler expanded the empire's borders significantly.

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What is "ruler" in French?

"ruler" in French is règle, latte, chef. ruler means: A flat, straight-edged tool marked with measurement units, used for drawing lines or measuring length.

How do you use "ruler" in a sentence?

Example: "He measured the box with a wooden ruler." In French, "ruler" is règle, latte, chef.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "ruler": règle, latte, chef, dirigeant.

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