Rênes (en. Reins)

/ʁɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The reins are straps attached to a horse's bit, used to guide it.

The rider held the reins tightly to guide his horse.

Le cavalier tenait les rênes fermement pour guider son cheval.

Figuratively, reins can symbolize control or authority in a situation.

She took the reins of the company during the crisis.

Elle a pris les rênes de l'entreprise au moment de la crise.

From Old French 'resne', from Latin 'retina', meaning 'net'.

to take the reins

to take control of a situation.

prendre les rênes

to give the reins

to let someone take control.

donner les rênes

to be at the reins

to be in a position of power or leadership.

être aux rênes

horse

A domesticated animal often ridden by riders.

cheval

bit

A piece of harness placed in the horse's mouth for directing it.

mors

rider

A person who rides a horse.

cavalier

To be at the reins of the situation

He is really at the reins of this whole project.

Il est vraiment aux rênes de tout ce projet.

To take the reins

She decided to take the reins of the event.

Elle a décidé de prendre les rênes de l'événement.