How to Say “Rein” in French

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rêne
/ʁɛn/feminine
The English word 'rein' is translated into French as rêne.
The term refers to a strap or rope.
Meaning: strap or rope (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of rêne is rênes.

How do you pronounce it?

/ʁɛn/

Did you know?

  • The word rêne is often confused by beginners with rein, which means 'kidney' in French.
  • The circumflex accent in rêne is a linguistic fossil that often indicates a vanished 's' from the Old French word resne.
  • The word rêne is a homophone of reine, meaning 'queen'. Both are pronounced /ʁɛn/.

Examples in context

  • Tenez fermement la rêne
    Hold the rein firmly
  • Assurez-vous d'avoir une bonne prise sur les rênes
    Make sure you have a good grip on the reins
  • La rêne est en cuir noir.
    The rein is made of black leather.
  • Elle a lâché la rêne de gauche.
    She let go of the left rein.

Example conversation

Nathan and Manon are preparing for an equestrian lesson.

  1. Nathan

    Manon, peux-tu vérifier cette rêne ?
    Manon, can you check this rein?
  2. Manon

    Oui, elle semble en bon état.
    Yes, it seems to be in good condition.
  3. Nathan

    Est-ce que la rêne est trop courte ?
    Is the rein too short?
  4. Manon

    Non, la longueur est parfaite.
    No, the length is perfect.

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