gesture

• Mouvement du corps, en particulier des mains ou de la tête, utilisé pour exprimer une idée, une émotion ou une intention. Peut aussi désigner une action symbolique ou une démonstration de volonté.

A noun referring to a movement of the body, especially the hands or head, used to express an idea, emotion, or intention.

1. Body movementA2formal

   A movement of part of the body, especially the hands or head, to express an idea or feeling.

   geste (mouvement du corps)

   • He made a rude gesture at the driver.
   • She used hand gestures to explain the directions.
   • A thumbs-up gesture means approval.

   Synonymesbeckonindicationmotionmovementnodsignsignalwave

2. Kind actionB1formal

   An action performed to express a feeling or intention, often kindness or goodwill.

   Geste (de gentillesse)

   • Sending flowers was a thoughtful gesture.
   • Her offer to help was a generous gesture.
   • The donation was a gesture of support for the community.

   Synonymesactdeedfavorkindnesstoken

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire un mouvement, généralement avec les mains ou la tête, afin d'exprimer une idée, une émotion ou une intention.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a movement, usually of the hands or head, to express an idea, emotion, or intention.

1. Make a movementB1formal

   To move your hand, arm, or head to express an idea or feeling.

   Faire un geste

   • He gestured for her to come closer.
   • She gestured towards the door to indicate they should leave.
   • The teacher gestured to the board to explain the concept.

   Synonymesbeckongesticulateindicatemotionnodsignsignalwave

2. Communicate non-verballyB1formal

   To express something through body movements rather than words.

   communiquer par gestes

   • He gestured his approval with a nod.
   • She gestured that everything was fine by waving her hand.
   • They gestured wildly to get the driver's attention.

   Synonymesbeckongesticulateindicatemimemotionnodpointsignsignalwave

   Antonymesspeakutter