Régner
Example: Les rois ont régné sur ce pays pendant des siècles.
Definition
"Régner" means to hold royal or supreme authority over a country or territory, typically exercised by a king or queen. It involves governing and ruling with power, often for an extended period, as in the phrase 'Les rois ont régné sur ce pays pendant des siècles.'
Etymology
The word "régner" comes from the Latin verb 'regnare,' which means 'to reign or rule.' It is related to 'rex,' the Latin word for king. Did you know? The notion of ruling has been central to many languages, and 'régner' carries this ancient legacy clearly in French.
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