No. 11,386 in French
reins
Kidneys.
In a sentence
Elle a des douleurs aux reins après avoir soulevé des objets lourds.
She has pain in her lower back after lifting heavy objects.
The word 'reins' is used to refer to the lower back or kidney region in this context.
Le chevalier prit les reins du cheval pour mieux le diriger.
The knight took the reins of the horse to direct it better.
The word 'reins' refers to the straps used to control a horse in this sentence.
Il est temps de reprendre les reins de ce projet pour lui donner une direction claire.
It is time to take the reins of this project to give it clear direction.
Here, 'reins' metaphorically means taking control or leadership of a situation.
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