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beau geste

/boʊ ˈʒɛst/

Traduction: Expression d’origine française désignant un geste noble ou généreux, souvent plus spectaculaire ou ostentatoire que sincère.

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/boʊ ˈʒɛst/C1formalart
  • frExpression d’origine française désignant un geste noble ou généreux, souvent plus spectaculaire ou ostentatoire que sincère.

A French-derived phrase meaning a gracious or noble gesture, often one that is more for show than substance.

  1. Noble gestureC2formal

    A gracious, often noble or magnanimous gesture, sometimes considered superficial or for show.

    frbeau geste

    • His offer to help was a beau geste, but he never actually followed through.
    • The donation was a beau geste from the wealthy businessman.
    • She made a beau geste by apologizing publicly, though it seemed insincere.