règle
/ʁɛɡl/feminine
The English word 'ruler' is translated into French as règle. Wiktionary also lists latte.
Meaning: measuring or drawing device (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| règle | /ʁɛɡl/ | feminine |
| latte | /lat/ | feminine |
règle refers to a measuring or drawing device. It is also polysemous, meaning it can also refer to a 'rule' in the sense of a law, principle or regulation.
Which one should you use?
Use règle for a standard measuring or drawing tool, whereas latte refers to a wooden strip or slat.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun règle is feminine, so you must use the feminine articles la or une.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʁɛɡl/
Did you know?
- French uses règle to describe the menstrual cycle, a meaning that does not exist for the English word 'ruler'.
- In French, a 'ruler' is the same word as a 'rule' or 'regulation', but unlike English, the word for a political leader is entirely different.
- The word règle is a descendant of the Latin 'regula', which is also the root of the English word 'regular'.
Examples in context
- Tom a emprunté ma règle.Tom borrowed my ruler.This sentence shows how to use règle when someone borrows a tool.Tatoeba #5347398 by Aiji, translation #3410678 by CK
- Puis-je emprunter une règle ?May I borrow a ruler?This sentence is useful for asking to borrow a règle.Tatoeba #3269292 by nimfeo, translation #3269293 by CK
- J'ai acheté un livre et lui une règle.I bought a book and he a ruler.This sentence demonstrates the use of règle in a comparison of objects.Tatoeba #10212858 by olivier, translation #261754 by pne
- Dans mon bureau, j'utilise une règle pour tracer des lignes précises.In my office, I use a ruler to draw precise lines.
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Example conversation
Nathan is looking for a tool in the classroom.
- NathanEst-ce que tu as une règle ?Do you have a ruler?
- ChloéOui, la mienne est dans mon sac.Yes, mine is in my bag.
- NathanPeux-tu me la prêter ?Can you lend it to me?
- ChloéBien sûr, la voici.Of course, here it is.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ruler” translations and entries règle, latte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries latte, règle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
