Régler
Example: Je dois régler la facture avant la fin du mois.
Definition
"Régler" means to arrange or settle something, often referring to solving a problem or paying a bill. In the example, it means to pay the bill before the end of the month, emphasizing the act of making a financial or formal resolution.
Etymology
The word "régler" comes from the Old French 'regler', derived from the Latin 'regulare,' which means to make regular or orderly. Fun fact: it’s related to the English word 'regulate,' both sharing the idea of bringing order or balance, much like how you settle accounts or adjust settings.
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"Régler" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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