French word

règle

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɛgl/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrule

Example

Il y a une règle dans cette classe.

There is a rule in this class.

Illustration for règle (rule)

More examples

Les élèves doivent suivre la règle de la classe.

Students must follow the class rule.

Core concept

A shared standard that marks the expected way to act or carry out a task.

Common phrases

  • suivre une règle

    follow a rule

  • une règle de grammaire

    a grammar rule

  • la règle du jeu

    the rule of the game

Similar words

règlement: Detailed rules governing behavior in a particular place or organization.
consigne: A specific instruction or warning given for a particular situation.
loi: A formal rule established and enforced by a country or region.
norme: A generally accepted standard or method of doing something.

Definition in French

Principe ou norme qui indique comment se comporter ou comment exécuter une action dans un groupe ou une activité.

Word origin

French règle comes through Old French from Latin regula, meaning a straightedge or standard, and developed its normative sense from that idea.

Usage tips

  • Règle is feminine: une règle means a rule or a ruler, while les règles commonly means menstruation, so context is essential.

Other meanings

  • rulernoun
  • periodnoun

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