Régulier (en. Regular)

/ʁeɡylje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Occurring at regular intervals.
Train schedules are regular every day.
Les courses de trains sont régulières chaque jour.
Adhering to a certain rule or order.
His studies follow a regular pace.
Ses études suivent un rythme régulier.
In accordance with the law or legal standards.
This building has a regular and authorized structure.
Ce bâtiment a une structure régulière et autorisée.

Etymology

From the Latin 'regularis', meaning 'in accordance with a rule'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

regular meeting
A meeting that occurs at fixed intervals.
rendez-vous régulier
to have a regular rhythm
Wanting to maintain consistency in an activity.
avoir un rythme régulier
regular rate
Standard or normal price for a service.
tarif régulier

Related Words

regularity
The quality of being regular.
régularité
regulation
Set of rules or provisions.
réglement

Slang Meanings

Refers to a person who is reliable or consistent.
He's a regular guy, you can always count on him.
Lui, c'est un gars régulier, tu peux toujours compter sur lui.
Refers to something mundane or ordinary.
It was a regular concert, nothing special.
C'était un concert régulier, rien de spécial.