This is the 2943rd most frequent French word.
freiner
To brake or slow down.
Here, 'freiner' is used metaphorically to mean to slow down or hinder progress.
Les nouvelles réglementations pourraient freiner l'innovation dans le secteur.
The new regulations could hinder innovation in the sector.
In this sentence, 'freiner' is employed to express holding back or controlling one's emotions.
Elle essaie de freiner ses émotions pour paraître plus calme.
She tries to restrain her emotions to appear calmer.
Here, 'freiner' is used in the context of driving, meaning to reduce the speed of a vehicle by applying the brakes.