noun
English to French Dictionary

knees Meaning in French (knees signification en français)

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

La signification de knees en français est genoux, genou. (Articulation de la cuisse et de la jambe chez l'homme, permettant la flexion et le mouvement.)

Definitions of Knees

  1. 1
    noun
    genou

    The joints connecting the thigh and the lower leg in humans, allowing bending and movement.

    Articulation de la cuisse et de la jambe chez l'homme, permettant la flexion et le mouvement.

Example Sentences

casual

“My knees started to ache after the long hike.”

Mes genoux ont commencé à me faire mal après la longue randonnée.

casual

“She fell and scraped both her knees on the pavement.”

Elle est tombée et s'est écorché les deux genoux sur le trottoir.

casual

“He got down on his knees to propose to her.”

Il s'est mis à genoux pour lui proposer le mariage.

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseknelt
present participlekneeling
nounknee
nounkneecap

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

on one's kneesidiom

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

bring someone to their kneesidiom

To defeat, humble, or severely weaken someone or something.

weak at the kneesidiom

Feeling faint, nervous, or overwhelmed, often due to strong emotion.