reverence

vénération, révérence

Sentiment de très grand respect envers une personne ou une chose.

En anglais simple : A feeling of very deep respect for someone or something.

• She spoke of him with reverence.
• They showed deep reverence for their ancestors.
• His reverence for nature shaped his work.

Comment l'utiliser : reverence for someone/something (The community has great reverence for its elders.)

Synonymes : deep respect, veneration, awe

Contraires : disrespect, irreverence

Expressions courantes : reverence for someone, deep reverence, with reverence

révérence

Geste, comme une inclination du corps, qui exprime un profond respect.

En anglais simple : An action, such as a bow, that shows deep respect.

• He made a reverence before the queen.
• She greeted the visitors with a graceful reverence.
• The courtiers performed their reverences in silence.

Synonymes : bow, obeisance

Expressions courantes : make a reverence, deep reverence

Votre Révérence

Titre respectueux employé pour s’adresser à certains religieux ou parler d’eux.

En anglais simple : A respectful title used when speaking to or about certain religious leaders.

• Good morning, Your Reverence.
• His Reverence will lead the service.
• Would Your Reverence like some tea?

Expressions courantes : Your Reverence, His Reverence

vénérer, révérer

Éprouver ou manifester un très grand respect envers une personne ou une chose.

En anglais simple : To feel or show very deep respect for someone or something.

• They reverence their ancestors.
• The community reverenced her for her wisdom.
• This sacred place has been reverenced for centuries.

Synonymes : revere, venerate, honor

Contraires : disrespect

Expressions courantes : reverence someone, reverence the sacred