meek

soumis, docile

Qui reste silencieux et ne cherche pas à discuter ou résister, souvent par peur ou faiblesse.

En anglais simple : Quiet and unwilling to argue or resist, often because you feel afraid or weak.

• He gave a meek reply.
• She seemed meek around her strict boss.
• Their meek acceptance of the decision surprised us.

Synonymes : submissive, timid, docile

Contraires : assertive, defiant

Expressions courantes : meek acceptance, meek reply, meek apology

humble, modeste

Discret et modeste, sans chercher à paraître important ou supérieur aux autres.

En anglais simple : Quiet and modest, without trying to seem important or better than others.

• She was gentle and meek.
• He answered in a meek voice.
• Her meek manner hid years of quiet courage.

Synonymes : humble, modest, unassuming

Contraires : proud, boastful

Expressions courantes : meek manner, meek spirit, meek and humble

dompter

Habituer un cheval ou un autre animal sauvage à accepter les humains et à leur obéir.

En anglais simple : To train a wild horse or animal to accept people and obey them.

• He tried to meek the wild horse.
• The trainer meeked the colt before anyone rode it.
• It took weeks to meek the frightened animal.

Synonymes : tame, break in

Expressions courantes : meek a horse, meek a colt