The invention relates to a device for controlling the speed and the rotation direction of an asynchronous motor (1), comprising a first circuit (7) with two bi-directional switches (T′4, T′5) individually controlled and having first conducting terminals connected to a common terminal (6) for applying a direct potential (Vcc) and having second conducting terminals that can be respectively connected to the first ends (12, 14) of windings (15, 16) of the motor stator, and a second circuit (3′) with at least two parallel bi-directional switches (T1, T2, T3) individually controlled and having first respective conducting terminals (Ki) connected to the common terminal.