rule

• Nom désignant un principe ou une directive qui régit un comportement, une action ou une procédure, ou une règle édictée par une autorité.

A noun referring to a principle, regulation, or guideline that governs behavior, actions, or procedures.

1. Regulation or guidelineA2formal

   A principle or instruction that states how something should be done, often in games, organizations, or society.

   Règle (réglementation ou directive)

   • You must follow the rules of the game.
   • The school has strict rules about uniforms.
   • Breaking traffic rules can be dangerous.

   Synonymesdirectiveguidelineinstructionlawordinancepreceptprincipleregulationstandardstatute

   Antonymesanarchychaosdisorder

2. Customary practiceB1formal

   A usual or accepted way of behaving or doing something.

   Usage, coutume

   • As a rule, we eat dinner at 7 PM.
   • It's the rule to tip waiters in this restaurant.
   • He follows the golden rule of treating others kindly.

   Synonymesconventioncustomhabitnormpracticeroutinetraditionusagewont

   Antonymesanomalydeviationexception

3. Government or authorityB2formal

   The exercise of power or control over a country or group.

   gouvernement, autorité

   • The country was under colonial rule for centuries.
   • They fought against the oppressive rule of the dictator.
   • During his rule, the economy improved significantly.

   Synonymesauthoritycommandcontroldominiongovernancejurisdictionpowersovereignty

   Antonymesanarchychaosdisorder

• Verbe désignant l'exercice du pouvoir, la prise de décisions ou la gestion, ainsi que le fait de tracer des lignes droites ou de dominer une situation.

A verb used to indicate exercising authority, making decisions, or governing.

1. Govern or controlB1formal

   To exercise authority or control over a country, organization, or people.

   gouverner, régner

   • The king ruled the kingdom wisely for many years.
   • She rules her company with a firm hand.
   • The president ruled the nation during a difficult time.

   Synonymesadministercommandcontroldirectdominategovernleadmanageoverseereign

   Antonymesfollowobeyservesubmit

2. Decide officiallyB2formal

   To make an official decision or judgment, especially in a court of law.

   statuer (officiellement)

   • The judge ruled in favor of the defendant.
   • The court ruled the contract invalid.
   • The referee ruled it a foul play.

   Synonymesadjudicatedecidedecreedeterminefindholdjudgepronounce

3. Be dominantB2informal

   To have a powerful influence or be the main feature.

   dominer

   • Fear ruled his heart after the accident.
   • Silence ruled the room during the announcement.
   • Greed rules the financial markets.

   Synonymesdominatehold swaypredominateprevailreign

   Antonymesfollowobeysubmityield

Variantes phrasalrule inrule out