French word

règlement

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɛgləmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounrule

Example

Il faut respecter le règlement de l'école.

You have to follow the school's rules.

Illustration for règlement (rule)

More examples

Le règlement intérieur interdit de fumer.

The internal regulations prohibit smoking.

Core concept

An organized set of requirements that gives a shared place its operating order.

Common phrases

  • règlement intérieur

    internal regulations

  • mode de règlement

    payment method

  • règlement de l'école

    school regulations

Similar words

règle: A specific rule or method that must be followed.
consigne: A brief instruction or warning for a particular situation.
loi: A formal rule established by a country or region, often backed by penalties.
code: A collection of rules organized for a particular field.

Definition in French

Ensemble de règles établies par une institution, un groupe ou pour un lieu, que les membres ou usagers doivent respecter.

Word origin

French built règlement from the verb régler with -ment; régler developed from the idea of arranging or settling, ultimately related to Latin regula.

Usage tips

  • In invoices and other financial contexts, règlement can mean payment, so the surrounding nouns and verbs determine which sense is intended.

Other meanings

  • paymentnoun
  • regulationnoun

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