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    Régna (en. Reigned)

    [reɲɡna]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To exert power over a country or community.
    He reigned over the kingdom for forty years.
    Il régna sur le royaume pendant quarante ans.
    To dominate, to be the master in a domain.
    Love reigned in their lives.
    L'amour régna dans leur vie.
    To be in force, to apply.
    A precarious peace reigned after the negotiations.
    Une paix précaire régna après les négociations.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'regnare' which means to govern.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To reign without sharing
    To have total power, without division.
    Régner sans partage
    To reign over hearts
    To be loved and admired by many people.
    Régner sur les cœurs
    To reign as a master
    To be completely in control of a situation.
    Régner en maître

    Related Words

    reign
    Period during which a king or queen exercises their power.
    règne
    regent
    Person who governs on behalf of an incapable monarch.
    régente
    reigning
    Monarch in office.
    régnant

    Slang Meanings

    To be the boss in a group.
    In this group, he was the one who reigned.
    Dans cette bande, c'est lui qui régna.
    To have total control of a situation.
    When he is around, he is the one who reigned over everything.
    Quand il est là, c’est lui qui régna sur tout.