réglons

Réglons is the 1st person plural present indicative form of the French verb régler, meaning to adjust, regulate, settle, or pay. It is used with the subject nous and conveys either “we adjust/regulate” or, in the inclusive imperative sense, “let us adjust” or “let us regulate.”

Morphology and usage notes: régler is a regular -er verb. The present tense stem is régl-, and the nous form is réglons, with the -ons ending. The spelling ré-g-l-ons preserves the soft pronunciation of the g before the -ons ending, a pattern shared with other -ger verbs like mangeons. In addition to its indicative use, réglons can function as the inclusive imperative: when spoken, it can mean “let us adjust” in contexts such as collaborative tasks.

Etymology: régler derives from Old French regler, via Latin regulare from regula meaning “a rule.” The related sense of making something conform to a rule or standard is preserved in its modern uses, such as adjusting settings, solving a problem, or settling a payment.

See also: régler; French verb conjugation; -er verbs.