shrug

• Nom désignant le geste de lever et d'abaisser les épaules, généralement pour exprimer l'indifférence, l'incertitude ou l'ignorance.

A noun referring to an act of raising and lowering the shoulders, typically to express indifference, uncertainty, or lack of knowledge.

1. Shoulder gestureA2formal

   An act of raising and lowering the shoulders, often to express indifference, uncertainty, or lack of knowledge.

   Haussement d'épaules

   • He gave a shrug when asked about the missing keys.
   • Her shrug indicated she didn't know the answer.
   • With a shrug, he walked away from the argument.

2. Garment partB1formal

   A type of short jacket or cardigan, often knitted, that ends at the shoulders.

   Shrug (vêtement)

   • She wore a cozy shrug over her dress.
   • The shrug matched her outfit perfectly.
   • He bought a cashmere shrug for the evening event.

   Synonymesbolero

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de hausser les épaules, généralement pour exprimer l'incertitude, l'indifférence ou l'ignorance.

A verb used to indicate the act of raising and lowering one's shoulders, typically to express uncertainty, indifference, or lack of knowledge.

1. Raise shouldersA2formal

   To raise and lower one's shoulders slightly, often to express uncertainty, indifference, or lack of knowledge.

   hausser les épaules

   • When asked about the missing keys, he just shrugged.
   • She shrugged her shoulders and said she didn't know.
   • He shrugged in response to the question.

2. Dismiss or minimizeB2informal

   To treat something as unimportant or not worth worrying about.

   hausser les épaules (pour minimiser)

   • She shrugged off the criticism and continued working.
   • He shrugged away the insult as if it didn't matter.
   • They shrugged at the warning and proceeded anyway.

   Synonymesbelittlebrush offdiscountdismissdisregarddownplayignoreminimizeplay downtrivialize

   Antonymesacknowledgeconsiderheedrespect

Variantes phrasalshrug off