réguler

Senses

1. 1.

   to regulate

   to control or adjust something to maintain a desired state or standard

2. 2.

   to settle, to resolve

   to deal with or finalize a matter, especially a dispute or account

Examples

• "Le thermostat régule la température de la maison automatiquement."

  The thermostat regulates the house temperature automatically.

• "Il faut réguler le débit d'eau pour éviter les dégâts."

  You need to regulate the water flow to prevent damage.

• "Nous avons réglé nos différends lors de la réunion."

  We settled our differences during the meeting.

Usage

Formal and technical verb commonly used in contexts of control, adjustment, and administration. In everyday speech, the more common form is 'régler' (which has broader applications including 'to pay' or 'to fix'). 'Réguler' is often found in technical, scientific, or administrative contexts. The past participle 'régulé(e)' is frequently used as an adjective.