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/ɹeɪn/

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noun

Rênes

A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Rênes

An instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Brider, guider

To direct or stop a horse by using reins.

Examples :

"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.

animal vehicle direction action

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verb

Maîtriser, contrôler, réfréner

To restrain; to control; to check.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Brider, tenir les rênes

To obey directions given with the reins.

Examples :

"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.

direction action

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noun

Rein

(chiefly in plural) A kidney.

Examples :

"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.

organ anatomy physiology body medicine

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noun

Les impulsions intérieures, les affections et les passions

The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys.

Examples :

"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.

body organ anatomy physiology mind sensation