French Word · Intermediate
régir
to govern
Pronunciation: /ʁe.ʒiʁ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to govern".
Example
La grammaire étudie les règles qui régissent une langue donnée et permettent de construire des énoncés reconnus corrects par les locuteurs natifs de cette langue.
Grammar is the study of the rules that govern a particular language and allow the construction of utterances that native speakers of that language recognize as correct.
Practice tips
- Practice régir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.