Régulière (en. Regular)

/ʁeɡyljɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which conforms to a standard or an established rule.
She follows a regular schedule.
Elle suit un emploi du temps régulier.
Which occurs at fixed intervals.
He has regular visits to the doctor.
Il a des visites régulières chez le médecin.
Characterized by regularity in its form or appearance.
This table has a regular shape.
Cette table a une forme régulière.

Etymology

From Latin 'regularis', derived from 'regulus' meaning 'rule'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at regular intervals
at fixed or predictable moments.
à heures régulières
at regular times
systematically, usually.
en temps réguliers
regular appointment
a planned meeting that occurs periodically.
rendez-vous régulier

Related Words

regularity
Quality of what is regular.
régularité
to regulate
To set or establish rules or conditions.
régler
regulation
Document defining rules to follow.
règlement

Slang Meanings

Refers to a person who always follows the same habits.
He's a regular, he always comes to the same café.
C'est un régulier, il vient toujours au même café.