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bridle in French

bridle in French is bride, brider, refréner — bridle means the straps and bit fitted to a horse's head to guide and control it.

bridle in French

bride
noun
(equestrian) The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
brider
verb
(transitive) To put a bridle on.
brider
verb
(transitive) To check, restrain, or control with, or as if with, a bridle; as in bridle your tongue.
refréner
verb
(transitive) To check, restrain, or control with, or as if with, a bridle; as in bridle your tongue.
réagir de manière piquée
verb
(intransitive) To show hostility or resentment.
être susceptible
verb
(intransitive) To show hostility or resentment.

What does "bridle" mean?

  1. noun The straps and bit fitted to a horse's head to guide and control it.
    "She slipped the bridle over the horse's head before the ride."
  2. noun Figuratively, anything that restrains or checks something.
    "A bridle on public spending was needed to bring the deficit down."
  3. verb To react with anger, resentment, or indignation.
    "She bridled at the suggestion that she had lied."
  4. verb To control, restrain, or hold something in check.
    "He struggled to bridle his temper during the meeting."
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bridle in a sentence

  • She slipped the bridle over the horse's head before the ride.
  • A bridle on public spending was needed to bring the deficit down.
  • She bridled at the suggestion that she had lied.
  • He struggled to bridle his temper during the meeting.

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What is "bridle" in French?

"bridle" in French is bride, brider, refréner. bridle means: The straps and bit fitted to a horse's head to guide and control it.

How do you use "bridle" in a sentence?

Example: "She slipped the bridle over the horse's head before the ride." In French, "bridle" is bride, brider, refréner.

Are there other ways to say "bridle" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "bridle": bride, brider, refréner, réagir de manière piquée, être susceptible.

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