freiner

to brake

verb freh-NEH Rare

Also means

to slow down

Usage Note

Freiner is the standard verb for applying brakes in a vehicle; the related noun is frein ('brake'). Figuratively, freiner une tendance means 'to curb a trend'. Frein à main ('handbrake') and coup de frein ('braking action' or figuratively 'a check on growth') are common collocations.

Examples

"Il a freiné brusquement pour éviter l'accident."

Natural Translation

He braked sharply to avoid the accident.

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