Reign

French Meaning

règne

régner

English Meaning

  1. Exercise of sovereign power, as by a monarch.
  2. The period during which a monarch rules.
  3. Dominance or widespread influence: the reign of reason.
  4. To exercise sovereign power.
  5. To hold the title of monarch, but with limited authority.
  6. To be predominant or prevalent: Panic reigned as the fire spread.