La réglementation
Example: La réglementation sur la sécurité au travail a été renforcée récemment.
Definition
"La réglementation" refers to a set of rules or laws established by authorities to control or govern specific activities, such as safety at work. It ensures compliance and order within a particular area or field, like workplace safety regulations.
Etymology
The word "la réglementation" derives from the French verb "réglementer," which means to regulate or control. It comes from the noun "règlement," meaning a rule or regulation, itself originating from the Latin "regula," meaning a rule or standard. Did you know that the concept of regulations is historically tied to the idea of setting a 'rule' to maintain order?
Learn to use this word actively
"La réglementation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select French as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
