French Conversation · Level 58
75 words
French word
régulation
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁegylasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounadjustment
Example
La régulation du chauffage est automatique dans cet immeuble.
The heating is automatically adjusted in this building.
More examples
La régulation du volume rend l'écoute plus confortable.
Volume adjustment makes listening more comfortable.
Core concept
A control process that continually keeps an apparatus or system near its set point.
Common phrases
régulation du volume
volume adjustment
régulation automatique
automatic adjustment
Similar words
réglage: Manual fine-tuning of a machine or device to achieve the desired state.
contrôle: Checking a machine or system and taking action when needed.
ajustement: A small change to a setting or position to make it just right.
Definition in French
Action d'ajuster et de maintenir le fonctionnement d'un appareil ou d'un système sur une valeur désirée.
Word origin
French formed régulation from réguler with the noun-forming suffix -ation, while réguler ultimately derives from Latin regulare and regula.
Usage tips
- Régulation usually describes ongoing control, whereas réglage more often names a one-time setting or adjustment.