nodding

• Décrit quelque chose qui s'incline ou se balance doucement, ou une personne qui hoche la tête en signe d'accord ou à cause de la somnolence.

Describes something that is bending or swaying gently, or a person who is moving their head up and down in agreement or drowsiness.

1. Bending downwardC1formal

   Having branches or flower heads that droop or bend downward.

   Nodding (botanique)

   • The nodding tulips in the garden looked delicate in the breeze.
   • Botanists identified the plant by its nodding flower heads.
   • The willow tree had nodding branches that touched the ground.

   Synonymesbowedcernuousdroopingpendulousweeping

   Antonymeserectuprightvertical

• Verbe désignant l'action d'incliner brièvement la tête vers le bas puis de la relever, souvent en signe d'accord, de reconnaissance ou de salutation.

A verb used to indicate the act of lowering and raising the head slightly, often as a gesture of agreement, acknowledgment, or greeting.

1. Move head up and downA2formal

   To move your head up and down to show agreement, understanding, or greeting.

   hocher la tête

   • She nodded her head in agreement.
   • He nodded to show he understood the instructions.
   • The teacher nodded at the student to continue.

   Synonymesbobdip

   Antonymesshake

2. A2formal

   To make a slight downward movement of the head as a signal or gesture.

   signe de tête (vers le bas)

   • He nodded towards the door to indicate it was time to leave.
   • She nodded at the waiter to bring the bill.
   • The guard nodded for us to enter the building.

   Synonymesgestureindicatemotionsignal

   Antonymesshake

3. Become drowsyB1informal

   To let your head drop forward when you are falling asleep, especially while sitting.

   s'assoupir

   • He nodded off during the boring lecture.
   • She was so tired she kept nodding at her desk.
   • The old man nodded in his armchair by the fire.

   Synonymesdozedrowse

Variantes phrasalnod off