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régler — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • adjust verb To change something slightly so it works better or fits new circumstances.
  • pay verb To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
  • regulate verb To control something using rules, especially to make sure it works properly or fairly.
  • rule noun An official regulation or guideline that governs behaviour or a process.
  • set verb To put something in a particular place or position.
  • settle verb To resolve a dispute, disagreement, or debt, often by reaching an agreement.
  • solve verb To find the answer to a problem, puzzle, or question.

Senses

régler is used for these senses in English:

  • adjust (transitive) To modify.
  • pay (ambitransitive) To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
  • regulate To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.
  • rule (transitive, stative) To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
  • set (transitive, dated) To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.
  • settle (transitive) To move (people) to (a land or territory), so as to colonize it; to cause (people) to take residence in (a place).
  • solve To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.

adjust — full definition

  1. verb To change something slightly so it works better or fits new circumstances.
  2. verb To settle or resolve, especially an insurance claim.

pay — full definition

  1. verb To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
  2. verb To be worthwhile or profitable.
  3. noun Money received for work; wages or salary.

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