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    Agenouillé (en. Kneeling)

    /a.ʒə.nu.je/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Positioned on one's knees.
    He was kneeling in front of the statue.
    Il était agenouillé devant la statue.
    Refers to a posture of submission or prayer.
    She was praying while kneeling.
    Elle priait en étant agenouillée.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'agenouiller', meaning to kneel.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    kneeling in front of someone
    To submit to someone.
    agenouillé devant quelqu'un
    to be kneeling
    To be in a position of prayer or submission.
    être agenouillé

    Related Words

    kneeling
    The action of kneeling.
    agenouillement
    knees
    Joints that connect the thighs to the legs.
    genoux

    Slang Meanings

    To be subordinate to someone.
    He is always kneeling before his boss.
    Il est toujours agenouillé devant son patron.
    To show weakness.
    He knelt in the face of criticism.
    Il s'est agenouillé face aux critiques.