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    Régnait (en. Reigned)

    ʁeɲɛ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To govern a territory, a people.
    In the Middle Ages, a king reigned over vast lands.
    Au Moyen Âge, un roi régnait sur de vastes terres.
    To be the master or dominant in a domain.
    In his heart, love reigned over hate.
    Dans son cœur, l'amour régnait sur la haine.
    To have a superior influence or control.
    Peace finally reigned after years of conflict.
    La paix régnait enfin après des années de conflit.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'regnare', meaning to govern.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reign of terror
    Period of fear and repression.
    règne de la terreur
    absolute reign
    Authoritarian government without opposition.
    règne sans partage
    war of the reigns
    Conflict between different rulers.
    guerre des règnes

    Related Words

    rule
    A norm established by an authority.
    règle
    regent
    A person who exercises power in the name of a sovereign.
    régent
    reign
    The act of governing or dominating.
    régner

    Slang Meanings

    To be at the top of one's field.
    In the art scene, he undeniably reigned.
    Dans la scène artistique, il régnait sans conteste.
    To be in great shape or at one's best.
    After his vacation, he dominated the competition.
    Après ses vacances, il régnait sur la compétition.