regulate

ˈrɛgjʊleɪt
Translation Definition Conjugation
NEW

Translation of regulate into French

Related topics:

Verb

tr.
1.

legal

control or direct according to rules or laws
  • The government regulates the financial industry.Le gouvernement réglemente l'industrie financière.
2.

order

maintain order or system
  • The manager regulated the workflow in the office.Le manager a régulé le flux de travail au bureau.
3.

control

bring into conformity with standards
  • The new policy regulates emissions to meet environmental standards.La nouvelle politique réglemente les émissions pour répondre aux normes environnementales.
4.

mechanics

TECH.
adjust a mechanism for accurate functioning
TECH.
  • He regulated the clock to keep perfect time.Il a réglé l'horloge pour qu'elle garde l'heure exacte.
Add a suggestion |

Synonyms and analogies of regulate in English

Examples of regulate in a sentence

  • Laws regulate the sale of alcohol.
  • The government regulated the financial markets.
  • Parents often regulate their children's screen time.
  • The government aims to regulate the financial sector.
  • Efforts to regulate fishing have increased.
  • She regulated the engine to improve its efficiency.

Translations of "regulate" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
réglementerv.

Our board cannot regulate independent contractors; they are out of our jurisdiction.

Notre conseil ne peut pas réglementer les indépendants ; ils sont hors de sa juridiction.

régulerv.

The shiftable thermostat lets you regulate the temperature according to your preference.

Le thermostat ajustable vous permet de réguler la température selon vos préférences.

réglerv.

A complex mechanism helps regulate blood pressure in the human body.

Un mécanisme complexe aide à régler la tension artérielle dans le corps humain.

régirv.

The law should regulate this kind of business to prevent abuse and fraud.

La loi devrait régir ce type de commerce afin d'éviter les abus et la fraude.

encadrerv.

The commission is proposing a political-legal reform to better regulate party financing.

La commission propose une réforme politico-légale pour mieux encadrer le financement des partis.

contrôlerv.

The heating plant's control system helps regulate the temperature throughout the facility.

Le système de régulation du chauffage aide à contrôler la température dans tout l'établissement.

régulariserv.

The upstream dam helps regulate the river, especially during sudden floods.

Le barrage en amont aide à régulariser la rivière, surtout lors des crues soudaines.

règlementerv.

Governments also should oversee and regulate business human rights practices domestically and abroad.

Les gouvernements devraient également surveiller et règlementer les pratiques des entreprises en matière de droits humains sur leur territoire et à l'extérieur.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

Other translations for regulate:

  • normaliserv.
  • dirigerv.
  • calibrerv.
  • asservirv.

regulate: Examples and translations in context

Some countries regulate the hunting of big game to protect endangered species.

Certains pays réglementent la chasse au gros gibier pour protéger les espèces menacées.

Local laws regulate the harvesting of queen conch to protect their population.

Les lois locales réglementent la pêche du lambi pour protéger sa population.

Local governments often regulate the usage of heavy machinery in urban areas.

Les autorités locales réglementent souvent l'utilisation des engins de chantier en zones urbaines.

Laws regulate how the consolidated fund can be used and disbursed.

Les lois réglementent l'utilisation et la distribution du fonds consolidé.

If I understand correctly, your message is do not regulate.

Si je comprends bien, votre message est de ne rien réglementer.

During hunting season, strict laws regulate the use of guns.

Pendant la saison de chasse, des lois strictes réglementent l'utilisation des armes.

The government also continues to carefully regulate the sale of alcohol.

Le gouvernement continue aussi de réglementer avec rigueur la vente d'alcool.

In biology class, we talked about the hormones that regulate the female body.

En cours de biologie, nous avons parlé des hormones qui régulent le corps féminin.

See also:

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “r”:
Why use Reverso English-French Dictionary to learn "regulate"?
  • Find accurate translations for "regulate" in French

    Explore various translations of "regulate" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "regulate" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "regulate" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "regulate" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "regulate" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "regulate" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-French translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store