ruled

• Qui est contrôlé, gouverné ou soumis à une règle, un principe ou une autorité, ou qui est déterminé par quelque chose.

Describes something that is controlled, governed, or influenced by a particular rule, principle, or authority.

1. Governed or controlledB2formal

   Subject to the authority or control of a ruler or governing body.

   soumis à une autorité

   • The country was ruled by a monarchy for centuries.
   • The region is ruled by a strict set of laws.
   • The empire was ruled by a powerful emperor.

   Synonymescontrolleddirecteddominatedgovernedregulatedsubject

   Antonymesautonomousfreeindependent

2. Having linesA2formal

   Marked with straight lines, typically for writing or drawing.

   réglé (papier)

   • She wrote her essay on ruled paper.
   • The notebook has ruled pages for neat handwriting.
   • He prefers ruled paper for taking notes.

   Synonymesfeintlined

   Antonymesblankplain

• 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