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to bow
01
faire une révérence
to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting
Intransitive
Exemples
As the queen entered the room, the courtiers bowed deeply.
Alors que la reine entrait dans la pièce, les courtisans s'inclinèrent profondément.
Upon receiving the prestigious award, the actor bowed to acknowledge the audience's applause.
En recevant le prestigieux prix, l'acteur s'est incliné pour saluer les applaudissements du public.
02
céder, se soumettre
to yield or submit to another person's wish, authority, or opinion
Intransitive: to bow to a wish or opinion
Exemples
During the negotiation, both parties had to compromise and bow to some of the opposing viewpoints.
Lors de la négociation, les deux parties ont dû faire des compromis et céder à certains points de vue opposés.
The manager was open-minded and willing to bow to new ideas from team members.
Le manager était ouvert d'esprit et prêt à céder aux nouvelles idées des membres de l'équipe.
03
frotter, arquer
to play a musical instrument, typically a stringed one, using a narrow, slightly curved stick
Transitive: to bow a piece of music
Exemples
In the orchestra, the cellist carefully bowed each note.
Dans l'orchestre, le violoncelliste arche soigneusement chaque note.
The musician demonstrated different techniques as he bowed the double bass.
Le musicien a démontré différentes techniques en frottant la contrebasse.
04
s'incliner, faire une révérence
to express thanks, agreement, or other sentiments by bending one's head respectfully
Transitive: to bow a sentiment
Exemples
She glanced at her mentor before bowing a deep gratitude for their guidance.
Elle a regardé son mentor avant de s'incliner profondément en signe de gratitude pour leurs conseils.
The athlete made eye contact with her coach, then bowed sincere appreciation.
L'athlète a établi un contact visuel avec son entraîneur, puis a incliné la tête en signe de sincère appréciation.
Bow
01
nœud
a knot with two loops and loose ends, commonly used to fasten shoelaces or ribbons
Exemples
She tied her shoes in a neat bow.
The gift was decorated with a bright bow.
02
archet
a long and partially curved, thin rod made out of wood with horsehair strings stretched alongside it, used to play stringed instruments such as the cello and violin
Exemples
The violinist gracefully drew her bow across the strings, producing a hauntingly beautiful melody.
La violoniste a tiré élégamment son archet sur les cordes, produisant une mélodie d'une beauté envoûtante.
He carefully rosined his bow before the concert to ensure smooth playing.
Il a soigneusement enduit d'arc son archet avant le concert pour assurer un jeu fluide.
03
arc
a curved weapon joined at both ends by a string, capable of shooting arrows
Exemples
The archer strung his bow and notched an arrow, aiming carefully at the distant target.
L'archer tendit son arc et encoche une flèche, visant soigneusement la cible lointaine.
Her ancient bow, handed down through generations, was still as strong and flexible as ever.
Son ancien arc, transmis de génération en génération, était toujours aussi solide et flexible.
04
nœud
a piece of decorative cloth tied in a bowknot
Exemples
She added a bright red bow to her ponytail, giving her hairstyle a playful touch.
Elle a ajouté un nœud rouge vif à sa queue de cheval, donnant à sa coiffure une touche ludique.
The gift box was wrapped in shiny paper and adorned with a large, elegant bow.
La boîte cadeau était enveloppée dans du papier brillant et ornée d'un grand nœud élégant.
05
a bending of the head, body, or knee as a gesture of respect, submission, greeting, or shame
Exemples
He made a bow when greeting the elders.
The student executed a bow in front of the teacher.
06
an object or form that is curved in shape
Exemples
The arch formed a perfect bow over the pathway.
The branch grew in a natural bow.
07
the forward-most part of a ship, boat, or aircraft
Exemples
The passengers stood at the bow to see the coastline.
The ship 's bow cut through the waves.
08
a stroke made by drawing a curved stick strung with horsehair across the strings of a stringed instrument
Exemples
The cellist executed a long, smooth bow.
She played the piece with a light, expressive bow.
09
the gesture of acknowledging applause by bending at the waist or head at the conclusion of a performance
Exemples
The performers gave a synchronized bow.
The orchestra gave a bow at the end of the concert.
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