regulator

régulateur, autorité de régulation

Personne ou organisme qui fixe les règles dans un secteur et vérifie leur respect.

En anglais simple : A person or organization that sets rules for an activity or industry and checks that they are followed.

• The regulator ordered the bank to change its practices.
• Energy regulators are investigating the company.
• The national regulator sets safety standards for these products.

Synonymes : watchdog, regulatory authority

Expressions courantes : financial regulator, industry regulator, national regulator

régulateur

Appareil qui maintient la pression, la température ou le courant au niveau voulu.

En anglais simple : A device that keeps things such as pressure, temperature, or electricity at the right level.

• The regulator controls the gas flow.
• A faulty voltage regulator damaged the equipment.
• Check the pressure regulator before opening the valve.

Synonymes : controller

Expressions courantes : pressure regulator, voltage regulator, gas regulator