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    S'inclinait (en. Bowed)

    /ɛ̃.kli.nɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To bend or incline the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or submission.
    He bowed before the king with respect.
    Il s'inclinait devant le roi avec respect.
    To comply with an opinion or request.
    She ultimately yielded to her colleagues' opinion.
    Elle s'inclinait finalement à l'avis de ses collègues.
    To express an attitude of submission or humility.
    They bowed to the challenges of life.
    Ils s'inclinaient devant les défis de la vie.
    To slightly lean the head as a courteous gesture.
    During the ceremony, he bowed at every applause.
    Lors de la cérémonie, il s'inclinait à chaque applaudissement.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'incliner', derived from the Latin 'inclinare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bow before someone
    To show respect or humility towards someone.
    s'incliner devant quelqu'un
    to yield to a decision
    To accept or conform to a decision made by others.
    s'incliner à une décision
    to bow as a sign of greeting
    To perform a bowing gesture to greet someone.
    s'incliner en signe de salut

    Related Words

    inclination
    The action of bending or the state of being inclined.
    inclinaison
    to incline
    To tilt something in a direction.
    incliner
    greeting
    Gesture or phrase to greet someone.
    salutation

    Slang Meanings

    To show respect in an exaggerated way.
    He bows so much that it looks like he is going to fall.
    Il s'incline tellement qu'on dirait qu'il va tomber.
    To accept without argument.
    She always bowed to her boss's requests.
    Elle s'inclinait toujours face aux demandes de son patron.