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    Révérences (en. Bows)

    /ʁe.ve.ʁɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A polite gesture of greeting or respect, often by bowing.
    He made reverences upon entering the room.
    Il a fait des révérences en entrant dans la pièce.
    An act that shows acknowledgment or respect towards a person or authority.
    His reverences towards the master were notable.
    Ses révérences envers le maître étaient notables.
    Allusion to an ideal or tradition in a formal or poetic manner.
    Reverences to classical literature are frequent in this author's work.
    Les révérences à la littérature classique sont fréquentes chez cet auteur.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'reverentia', meaning 'respect' or 'veneration'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make reverences
    To perform a gesture of greeting or respect.
    faire des révérences
    reverences to someone
    To show respect or admiration toward someone.
    révérences à quelqu'un
    to have reverences for
    To express great esteem for something or someone.
    avoir des révérences pour

    Related Words

    deference
    Extreme politeness or respect towards someone.
    déférence
    greeting
    Action of greeting a person.
    salutation
    bow
    Movement of the head or body to show respect.
    inclinaison

    Slang Meanings

    Exaggerated greeting.
    He is such an important man that you have to make reverences to him like a king.
    C'est un homme si important qu'il faut lui faire des révérences comme à un roi.
    Gesture of submission or flattery.
    He can't help but make reverences to his boss.
    Il ne peut pas s'empêcher de faire des révérences à son boss.