noun
English to French Dictionary

knee Meaning in French (knee signification en français)

genou
genou in English:knee
Phonetic:ʒənu
Plural: knees
Gender:Masculin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de knee en français est genou. (Articulation entre la cuisse et la jambe chez l'homme et les autres primates.)

Definitions of Knee

  1. 1
    noun
    genou

    The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans and other primates.

    Articulation entre la cuisse et la jambe chez l'homme et les autres primates.

Example Sentences

casual

“She fell and scraped her knee on the pavement.”

Elle est tombée et s'est écorché le genou sur le trottoir.

formal

“The doctor examined his swollen knee after the injury.”

Le médecin a examiné son genou enflé après la blessure.

casual

“He had to bend his knees to pick up the dropped pen.”

Il a dû plier les genoux pour ramasser le stylo tombé.

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivekneel
past tenseknelt
present participlekneeling
nounknee-cap
adjectiveknee-high

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

on one's kneesexpression

In a position of submission, supplication, or great difficulty.

bring someone to their kneesidiom

To defeat or overcome someone completely, often causing them to lose power or strength.

knee-highcollocation

Reaching up to one's knees in height.