English–French
“govern” in French
How to say “govern” in French
“Govern” in French is régir.
A governing rule at the center, directing how a system or domain operates.
Example sentences with régir
Dans l'entreprise, la politique interne régit les procédures.
Within the company, internal policy governs the procedures.
Tips for using régir
- Être régi par is a formal passive pattern common with laws, rules, and contracts, meaning that their operation is governed by something.
Other French words for “govern”
Le président gouverne le pays depuis cinq ans.
The president has been governing the country for five years.