English–French
“bow” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁeveʁɑ̃s/
Example
Elle fit une révérence devant le public.
She bowed before the audience.
How to say “bow” in French
“Bow” in French is révérence.
A poised lowering of the body before someone worthy of honor, also a sign of solemn esteem.
Example sentences with révérence
Il parlait de son professeur avec révérence.
He spoke of his teacher with reverence.
Tips for using révérence
- Révérence belongs to formal or literary usage, while s'incliner is the more general verb for describing the physical action.