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    Reins (en. Kidneys)

    /ʁɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An organ that filters blood and produces urine.
    The kidneys play a crucial role in eliminating toxins.
    Les reins jouent un rôle crucial dans l'élimination des toxines.
    A region located in the lower back, often associated with pain.
    He has kidney pain after lifting heavy loads.
    Il a mal aux reins après avoir soulevé de lourdes charges.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'renes', meaning kidneys.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have strong kidneys
    To be resilient, able to withstand trials.
    avoir des reins solides
    to hold the reins
    To be in control of a situation.
    tenir les rênes
    to be in a tight spot with one's kidneys
    To be in a difficult situation.
    être dans de beaux draps avec ses reins

    Related Words

    urethra
    Tube that carries urine out of the body.
    urethre
    nephrology
    Study of the kidneys and their diseases.
    néphrologie
    dialysis
    Procedure to filter waste from the blood when the kidneys do not function properly.
    dialyse

    Slang Meanings

    To have upside-down kidneys
    He has upside-down kidneys because of stress.
    Il a les reins à l'envers à cause du stress.
    kidneys in a mess
    After that run, my kidneys are in a mess.
    Après cette course, mes reins sont en compote.