English–French
“rein” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁɛn/
Example
Le cavalier serre la rêne pour ralentir le cheval.
The rider tightens the rein to make the horse slow down.
How to say “rein” in French
“Rein” in French is rêne.
Flexible lines linking a rider's hands with a horse's bit and transmitting changes of direction and pace.
Example sentences with rêne
Après la démission, elle a pris les rênes de l'équipe.
After the resignation, she took the reins of the team.
Tips for using rêne
- In tenir les rênes, les rênes means being in control, so the expression also applies to politics, organizations, and other non-equestrian contexts.