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
- verb To change something slightly so it works better or fits new circumstances.
- verb To settle or resolve, especially an insurance claim.
pay — full definition
- verb To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
- verb To be worthwhile or profitable.
- noun Money received for work; wages or salary.