What does régner in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word régner in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use régner in French.

The word régner in French means reign, rule, reign over , rule over, reign, establish, impose, reign supreme. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word régner

reign, rule

verbe intransitif (souverain : gouverner) (sovereign)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Les rois ne règnent plus en France.
Kings no longer reign in France.

reign over , rule over

(souverain : gouverner) (sovereign)

La Reine Elisabeth II règne actuellement sur la Grande-Bretagne.
Queen Elizabeth II currently reigns over Great Britain.

reign

verbe intransitif (dominer) (figurative)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Il règne une mauvaise ambiance dans cette équipe.
A bad atmosphere reigns in this team.

establish, impose

locution verbale (imposer, maintenir [qch])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

reign supreme

locution verbale (régenter)

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