genuflect in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for genuflect in the English»French Dictionary

genuflect [Brit ˈdʒɛnjʊflɛkt, Am ˈdʒɛnjəˌflɛkt] VB intr form

genuflect

faire une génuflexion

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faire une génuflexion

to genuflect

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The celebrating priest did not genuflect but bowed reverently.

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Pity is that for vote bank politics, party leaders genuflect and go on their knees to submit them in their dream to win elections.

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Just what is it about a medieval oppressive institution that causes so many people to genuflect in awe?

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At the end of the service you genuflected and crossed yourself!

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One genuflected, humble in the face of literary greatness.

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When we come before him, when we come into the church we go down on our knees, we genuflect.

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You don't get a seat at the table without genuflecting to perceived wisdom.

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The three sacred ministers genuflect at the foot of the altar steps, then ascend and form a line.

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He genuflected in derision, a self-anointed martyr to the cause of amateurish stagecraft.

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The untold story, however, is exactly what causes educated eaters to genuflect at their deep-fryers.

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