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    Agenouillée (en. Kneeling)

    a.ʒə.nuj.e

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of being on one's knees.
    She is kneeling to pray.
    Elle est agenouillée pour prier.
    Posture of submission or respect.
    He signaled to kneel before the king.
    Il a fait signe d'agenouillée devant le roi.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'agenouiller' which means to put on one's knees.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    kneeling in front of someone
    To be in a position of respect or submission to an authority.
    agenouillé devant quelqu'un
    to pray on one's knees
    To adopt a religious posture in a kneeling position.
    prier à genoux

    Related Words

    to kneel
    To put on one's knees.
    agenouiller
    knees
    Joints that connect the legs.
    genoux

    Slang Meanings

    To be submissive or obedient.
    He is always kneeling before his superiors.
    Il est toujours agenouillé devant ses supérieurs.
    To show weakness.
    You shouldn't find yourself kneeling in this situation.
    Il ne faudrait pas que tu te retrouves agenouillé dans cette situation.