Régulateur
Example: Le régulateur contrôle la température du moteur automatiquement.
Definition
"Régulateur" refers to a device or person that controls and maintains the desired level or rate of a system automatically, such as regulating temperature, speed, or pressure to ensure proper functioning and stability.
Etymology
The word "régulateur" comes from the French verb "réguler," meaning to regulate or control, which itself derives from the Latin "regulare," based on "regula," meaning rule or straight stick. Did you know? The concept highlights the importance of rules in maintaining order, just like a stick used to measure straight lines.
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"Régulateur" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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