genuflexion

• Action de fléchir le ou les genoux, souvent comme geste de culte, de vénération ou de profond respect.

The act of bending the knees, often as a gesture of worship, reverence, or deep respect.

1. Act of kneeling in reverenceC1formal

   The act of bending one or both knees as a sign of worship, respect, or submission, especially in a religious context.

   Génuflexion

   • The congregation performed a genuflexion before the altar.
   • In some traditions, a deep genuflexion is a sign of profound respect.
   • He made a slow genuflexion as he entered the cathedral.

   Synonymesgenuflectionkneeling