gouverner — meaning in English

English meaning

• govern verb To run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
• rule noun An official regulation or guideline that governs behaviour or a process.
• sail noun A large piece of fabric rigged on a boat to catch the wind and drive it forward.

Senses

gouverner is used for these senses in English:

• rule (transitive, stative) To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
• sail To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.

govern — full definition

1. verb To run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
2. verb To control or strongly influence how something behaves or happens.
3. verb To keep one's own behavior or emotions under control.

rule — full definition

1. noun An official regulation or guideline that governs behaviour or a process.
2. verb To govern or have official authority over a country, people, or organization.
3. noun A straightedge tool used for measuring or drawing straight lines.

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