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freiner (verb)

To brake; to slow down or stop a vehicle.

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a fast car that needs to 'frain' (rain) to slow down because the road is slippery. The 'frain' sound reminds you...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Confusing 'freiner' with 'arrêter'. → Use 'freiner' for slowing down and 'arrêter' for stopping.

Incorrect conjugation (e.g., 'nous freine' instead of 'nous freinons'). → Learn the regular -er verb conjugations: je freine, tu freines, il/elle/on freine, nous freinons, vous freinez, ils/elles freinent.

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