How is the word genoux translated from French to English

English translation
lap
noun

Surface plate formée par les cuisses quand on est assis.

The flat area of your thighs when sitting.

Examples with “genoux”

See how the word “genoux” is used in sentences

  • Le chat dormait sur mes genoux. — The cat slept on my lap.

  • Il a perdu du terrain dans le dernier tour. — He fell behind on the final lap.

  • Elle gardait les mains jointes sur ses genoux. — She kept her hands folded in her lap.

  • Il ne reste que deux tours dans la course. — Only two laps are left in the race.

  • Le bébé s'est-il endormi sur tes genoux ? — Is the baby asleep on your lap?

  • Quelle a été la vitesse de ton dernier tour ? — How fast was your last lap?

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