Words that ARE common in English, but may have an alternate spelling with "ne" (though not usually preferred):
* Scene: This can sometimes be spelled "scène", particularly in older texts or for emphasis.
* Magazine: This is rarely, if ever, spelled "magazin."
Words that are uncommon, but still exist in English:
* Sine: This is a mathematical term.
* Cygne: This is an archaic word for "swan," often used in poetry or literature.
* Verne: This is a surname (like Jules Verne).
Foreign words that may be encountered, but not commonly used in English:
* Gène: This is the French word for "gene."
* Chêne: This is the French word for "oak."
Let me know if you have a specific context in mind. Perhaps you're thinking of a particular language or field?