régime
diet
The French word for diet is 'régime'. It is used in the same way as in English, to refer to a specific selection of food, especially in relation to weight loss or medical reasons. For example, 'Je suis au régime' means 'I am on a diet'.
Example sentences using: régime
Il suit un régime alimentaire strict.
He follows a strict diet.
In this example 'Il suit un régime alimentaire strict' uses 'régime' in the context of someone monitoring their daily nutritive intake for health or aesthetic reasons. Here, 'régime' means 'diet'.
Le régime totalitaire est une menace pour la liberté.
The totalitarian regime is a threat to freedom.
In 'Le régime totalitaire est une menace pour la liberté', 'régime' is used to refer to a particular government or form of government. In this context, 'régime' translates to 'regime' in English.
Le barrage génère un régime de débit constant.
The dam generates a constant flow regime.
This sentence 'Le barrage génère un régime de débit constant' uses 'régime' in a technical context. It is referring to the constant state or condition of flow generated by a dam. Here, 'régime' translates as 'regime' in English.