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    S’inclina (en. Bowed)

    /sɛ̃.klina/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To lean forward or bend as a sign of respect or deference.
    He bowed deeply before his master.
    Il s'inclina profondément devant son maître.
    To adopt a leaning position.
    She leaned slightly to see under the table.
    Elle s'inclina légèrement pour voir dessous la table.
    To express submission or particular respect.
    The ambassadors bowed before the king.
    Les ambassadeurs s'inclinèrent devant le roi.

    Etymology

    The verb comes from the Latin 'inclinare', meaning 'to incline'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bow before someone
    To show respect or deference to someone.
    s'incliner devant quelqu'un
    to bow at a request
    To comply with a request or wish.
    s'incliner à la demande
    to lean back
    To lean backwards.
    s'incliner en arrière

    Related Words

    inclination
    Action of bowing or state of inclination.
    inclinaison
    curvature
    Action of bending something.
    courbure
    deference
    Respect or consideration for someone.
    déférence

    Slang Meanings

    To show respect
    When he speaks of the boss, he bowed; it's his way of showing that he respects.
    Quand il parle du chef, il s'inclina, c'est sa façon de montrer qu'il élève le respect.
    To bend under pressure
    He ended up bowing when they offered him an irresistible deal.
    Il a fini par s'inclina quand on lui a proposé une offre irrésistible.