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regulate

/ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/

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verb

Réglementer, dicter

To dictate policy.

Examples :

"The school board will regulate the dress code for students next year. "

Le conseil scolaire réglementera le code vestimentaire des élèves l'année prochaine.

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verb

Réglementer, contrôler

To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.

Examples :

"The school board will regulate the amount of homework assigned each week. "

Le conseil scolaire réglementera la quantité de devoirs assignés chaque semaine.

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verb

Régler, ajuster

To adjust to a particular specification or requirement: regulate temperature.

Examples :

"To keep the room comfortable, the thermostat needs to be regulated to 72 degrees. "

Pour que la pièce reste confortable, le thermostat doit être réglé à 72 degrés.

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verb

Régler, ajuster

To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.

Examples :

"to regulate a watch, i.e. adjust its rate of running so that it will keep approximately standard time"

Régler une montre, c'est-à-dire ajuster sa marche pour qu'elle donne l'heure approximativement exacte.

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verb

Réglementer, ordonner

To put or maintain in order.

Examples :

"The teacher regulated the classroom noise so the students could focus on their work. "

Le professeur a réglementé le bruit dans la classe afin que les élèves puissent se concentrer sur leur travail.

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