régner
/ʁe.ɲe/
1.
verbInf1stPres
to reign
to rule (as a monarch); to exercise sovereign authority
Il veut régner sur tout le monde.
He wants to reign over everyone.
2.
verbInf1stPres
to prevail
to be widespread (of an atmosphere, feeling, situation)
Après l'annonce, il semble régner un silence total.
After the announcement, total silence seemed to prevail.
