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ruler

/ˈruːlər/

A long, flat tool made of plastic, wood, or metal that has straight edges. It is used to measure the length of objects or to draw straight lines on paper.

Exemples

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1

I need a ruler to measure how long this book is.

I need a measuring tool to check the length of this book.

2

Please ensure you bring a 30-centimeter ruler to the final examination.

Please make sure to bring a standard measuring tool to the test.

3

Pass me that ruler, I can't draw a straight line without it.

Give me the measuring tool because I need it for my drawing.

Famille de mots

Nom
ruler
Verb
rule
Adjectif
ruled
Apparenté
ruling
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Astuce mémo

A Ruler helps you make things Rule-straight.

Quiz rapide

Use a ____ to see how wide your notebook is.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : ruler

Exemples

1

I need a ruler to measure how long this book is.

everyday

I need a measuring tool to check the length of this book.

2

Please ensure you bring a 30-centimeter ruler to the final examination.

formal

Please make sure to bring a standard measuring tool to the test.

3

Pass me that ruler, I can't draw a straight line without it.

informal

Give me the measuring tool because I need it for my drawing.

4

Students must use a ruler to create precise geometric shapes in their workbooks.

academic

Learners should use a measuring stick to make exact shapes in class.

5

The office supply list includes pens, paper, and a heavy-duty metal ruler.

business

The company needs to buy pens, paper, and a strong measuring tool.

Famille de mots

Nom
ruler
Verb
rule
Adjectif
ruled
Apparenté
ruling

Collocations courantes

plastic ruler a measuring tool made of plastic
metric ruler a ruler that uses centimeters and millimeters
wooden ruler a measuring tool made of wood
draw with a ruler to use the edge of the tool to make a line
measure with a ruler to find the size using the tool

Phrases Courantes

straight as a ruler

perfectly straight

slide rule

an old mathematical tool

twelve-inch ruler

a standard sized ruler

Souvent confondu avec

ruler vs rule

A 'rule' is a law or instruction; a 'ruler' is the physical object used for measuring.

ruler vs ruler (leader)

In a political context, a 'ruler' is a person who governs a country, such as a king.

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Notes d'usage

In an educational or classroom context, the word 'ruler' almost always refers to the measuring tool. It is a countable noun.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use the word 'rule' when they mean the physical object, though 'ruler' is the standard term in schools.

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Astuce mémo

A Ruler helps you make things Rule-straight.

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Origine du mot

From the Middle English 'reulen', derived from the Latin 'regula', meaning a straight stick or guide.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural: rulers Used with the preposition 'with' (e.g., 'measure with a ruler')
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Contexte culturel

In most Western schools, a 30-centimeter or 12-inch ruler is a standard item in every student's pencil case.

Quiz rapide

Use a ____ to see how wide your notebook is.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : ruler

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