kneeling

• Action ou position dans laquelle une personne s'appuie sur les genoux, souvent en signe de respect, de prière ou de soumission.

The action or position of supporting oneself on one's knees.

indénombrable

1. Physical actionB1formal

   The act of resting on one's knees as a posture or movement.

   Action de s'agenouiller

   • Kneeling is required during the ceremony.
   • His kneeling on the hard floor caused discomfort.
   • She practiced kneeling for meditation.

   Antonymesrisingstanding

2. Symbolic or ceremonial gestureB2formal

   Using the kneeling posture as an expression of humility, submission, or respect.

   agenouillement (geste symbolique ou cérémoniel)

   • Kneeling is often a sign of reverence in religious contexts.
   • The athlete's kneeling became a symbol of peaceful protest.
   • In many courts, kneeling before the monarch was expected.

   Synonymesgenuflectionobeisance

• Verbe désignant l'action de se tenir sur les genoux, généralement comme signe de respect, de soumission ou pour accomplir une tâche.

A verb used to indicate the act of resting on one's knees, typically as a sign of respect, submission, or to perform a task.

verbe irrégulier

1. Rest on kneesA2formal

   To rest or support oneself on one's knees, often as a sign of respect, submission, or prayer.

   S'agenouiller

   • She knelt down to tie her shoelaces.
   • The knight knelt before the king.
   • They knelt in prayer at the church.

2. Protest or demonstrationB2informal

   To kneel as a form of peaceful protest or to show solidarity with a cause.

   S'agenouiller en signe de protestation

   • The athletes knelt during the national anthem to protest injustice.
   • Many people knelt in silence to honor the victims.
   • He knelt on the field to show his support for the movement.