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    Geste (en. Gesture)

    /ʒɛst/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Movement of the body or act that expresses an intention or an emotion.
    He made a friendly gesture by raising his hand.
    Il a fait un geste amical en levant la main.
    Action or behavior that has a particular meaning.
    This gesture shows his support for the cause.
    Ce geste montre son soutien envers la cause.
    Non-verbal element of communication, often used to accompany speech.
    His gestures accompanied his explanations.
    Ses gestes accompagnaient ses explications.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gestus', meaning 'movement or action'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Grand gesture
    A magnanimous or generous action.
    Grand geste
    Make a gesture
    To act in a kind or selfless manner.
    Faire un geste
    Gesture of goodwill
    An act intended to show a positive intention.
    Geste de bonne volonté

    Related Words

    gestural
    The set of gestures and body movements.
    gestuelle
    to gesticulate
    To make gestures expressively or disorderly.
    gesticuler
    heroic gesture
    A courageous and noble act.
    geste héroïque

    Slang Meanings

    Cool gesture
    It was a cool gesture on his part to help me with the move.
    C'était un geste cool de sa part de m'aider avec le déménagement.
    Neutral gesture
    He made a neutral gesture by shrugging his shoulders.
    Il a fait un geste neutre en haussant les épaules.