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    Règles (en. Rules)

    ʁɛɡl

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Guidelines or prescriptions to follow.
    The rules of the game must be respected.
    Les règles du jeu doivent être respectées.
    Straight or curved lines defined in a space.
    He drew with a ruler.
    Il a dessiné avec une règle.
    Constitution or condition that frames an area of activity.
    Traffic laws are important for safety.
    Les règles de la route sont importantes pour la sécurité.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'regula', which means 'rule, norm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    break the rules
    Acting outside established norms.
    briser les règles
    follow the rules
    Respecting norms or guidelines.
    suivre les règles
    code of conduct
    Instructions related to appropriate behavior.
    règles de conduite
    rules of the game
    Standards that determine the operation of a game or activity.
    règles du jeu
    regularization
    The act of establishing norms or guidelines.
    mise en règle

    Related Words

    rule
    Tool used to draw straight lines.
    règle
    regulation
    Document that establishes official rules.
    règlement
    regulation
    Process of establishing and enforcing rules.
    réglementation
    standard
    Criterion or standard to be followed.
    norme
    directive
    Instruction given to guide behavior or action.
    directive

    Slang Meanings

    To have one's period
    She can't go out tonight, she has her period.
    Elle ne peut pas sortir ce soir, elle a ses règles.
    To be in the clear
    He did everything by the book to avoid complications.
    Il a tout fait dans les règles pour éviter des complications.