noun🔗ShareRênesA strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child."The young boy gently pulled on the rein to guide his pony across the field. "Le jeune garçon tira doucement sur les rênes pour guider son poney à travers le champ.animalvehicleutensilsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRênesAn instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing."The teacher used a firm but gentle rein on her students' disruptive behavior. "L'enseignante a utilisé des rênes fermes mais douces sur le comportement perturbateur de ses élèves.governmentpoliticsorganizationsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBrider, guiderTo direct or stop a horse by using reins."The rider had to rein the horse in to prevent it from running too fast. "Le cavalier a dû brider le cheval pour l'empêcher de courir trop vite.animalvehicledirectionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMaîtriser, contrôler, réfrénerTo restrain; to control; to check."She had to rein in her excitement when she found out she got the job, so she wouldn't appear overly eager. "Elle a dû maîtriser son excitation lorsqu'elle a appris qu'elle avait obtenu le poste, afin de ne pas paraître trop enthousiaste.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBrider, tenir les rênesTo obey directions given with the reins."The young horse was well-trained and reined easily to the left when the rider gently pulled on the left rein. "Le jeune cheval était bien dressé et se laissait facilement brider vers la gauche lorsque le cavalier tirait doucement sur la rêne gauche.directionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRein(chiefly in plural) A kidney."The doctor explained that the patient's swollen abdomen was likely due to problems with their reins. "Le médecin a expliqué que l'abdomen gonflé du patient était probablement dû à des problèmes avec ses reins.organanatomyphysiologybodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLes impulsions intérieures, les affections et les passionsThe inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys."The student's strong rein of ambition propelled him to excel in school. "Les fortes impulsions intérieures d'ambition de l'étudiant l'ont poussé à exceller à l'école.bodyorgananatomyphysiologymindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
