knead
US /niːd/
UK /niːd/
1.
pétrir
work (moistened flour or clay) into dough or paste with the hands.
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She began to knead the dough on the floured surface.
Elle commença à pétrir la pâte sur la surface farinée.
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The baker expertly kneaded the bread dough until it was smooth and elastic.
Le boulanger a pétri habilement la pâte à pain jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit lisse et élastique.
2.
masser, pétrir
massage or squeeze (a part of the body) with the hands.
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The therapist began to gently knead the tense muscles in her back.
Le thérapeute commença à masser doucement les muscles tendus de son dos.
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He asked his partner to knead his shoulders after a long day at work.
Il a demandé à son partenaire de lui masser les épaules après une longue journée de travail.