rule

/ɹˈuːl/

/ˈɹuɫ/

Rule

règle

an instruction that says what is or is not allowed in a given situation or while playing a game

Synonymes : regulation

règle

a detailed principle that clarifies what one should do in a particular situation or circumstance

Synonymes : prescript

to rule

MAIN VERB

gouverner

to control and be in charge of a country

Synonymes : govern

prononcer une décision

to make an official decision about something

Synonymes : find

Exemples

1. The house rules are crystal clear.

2. The teacher ruled the classroom with a heavy hand, rarely allowing any freedom or creativity.

3. She explained the rules of the game to the new players.

4. In this particular society men rule the roost and women have a low status and few rights.