René (en. Rein)

/ʁəne/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Masculine first name of Latin origin meaning 'reborn'.
René is a very common name in France.
René est un prénom très courant en France.
A person who has received the name René.
He's a friend named René.
C'est un ami nommé René.

Etymology

From the Latin 'renatus', meaning 'born again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

born again
to revive after a difficult period.
rené à la vie
to be like a reborn person
to be in a phase of rebirth or renewal.
être comme un rené

Related Words

renaissance
Period of renewal in the arts and literature.
renaissance
to be reborn
To be born again.
renaitre

Slang Meanings

A René
He's showing off, that little René.
Il se la raconte, ce petit René.
To reinvent oneself
He decided to reinvent himself and change his life.
Il a décidé de se rené et de changer de vie.