nonverbal

• Relatif à la communication sans utilisation de mots, par exemple par gestes, expressions du visage ou langage corporel.

Relating to communication without the use of words, such as through gestures, facial expressions, or body language.

1. Not involving wordsB2formal

   Relating to communication or expression that does not use spoken or written language.

   non verbal (sans paroles)

   • Nonverbal cues like eye contact and posture are important in interviews.
   • She communicated her discomfort through nonverbal signals.
   • The study focused on nonverbal aspects of human interaction.

   Synonymesnonlinguisticwordless

   Antonymesoralspokenverbal

2. Lacking verbal skillsB2formal

   Describing a person who has difficulty using or understanding spoken language.

   non verbal (sans langage)

   • The child is nonverbal and uses sign language to communicate.
   • Some individuals with autism are nonverbal.
   • The therapist works with nonverbal patients using picture cards.

   Synonymesinarticulatemutespeechlessvoicelesswordless

   Antonymesarticulateeloquentverbal

3. Involving little languageC1formal

   Characterized by minimal use of words or speech.

   Peu verbal

   • The performance was a nonverbal expression of emotion through dance.
   • They developed a nonverbal system of gestures for underwater communication.
   • The game relies on nonverbal clues rather than spoken instructions.

   Synonymesnonlinguisticsilentunspokenwordless

   Antonymesloquacioustalkativeverbal