rein

rein

Kidney.

In this sentence, 'rein' refers to the anatomical organ, the kidney, commonly associated with the physical sensation of pain or discomfort.

J'ai mal au rein après avoir porté cette lourde boîte.

My kidney hurts after carrying that heavy box.

Here, 'reines' is the plural form relating to the straps used to guide a horse, showcasing the potential for misunderstanding due to homophonic similarity in spoken French.

Le cheval était contrôlé fermement grâce aux reines.

The horse was firmly controlled by the reins.

This usage explores a poetic or idiomatic expression, though less common, where 'rein' symbolizes foundational or core aspects metaphorically.

Elle se donne à fond, sans retenue ni rein.

She gives her all, with no restraint or consideration.