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    Gestes (en. Gestures)

    [ʒɛst]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action represented by a movement of the body.
    The gestures of the dance convey a great emotion.
    Les gestes de la danse transmettent une grande émotion.
    Non-verbal expression of feelings or intentions.
    His gestures clearly showed his disagreement.
    Ses gestes montraient clairement son désaccord.
    A particular movement used to signify something.
    He made a hand gesture to greet.
    Il a fait un geste de la main pour saluer.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'gestus', past participle of 'gerere' which means to carry, to do.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gesture of kindness
    a charitable or benevolent act.
    geste de bonté
    symbolic gesture
    an act that has a particular significance.
    geste symbolique
    to make a gesture
    to act in a way that shows an intention or feeling.
    faire un geste

    Related Words

    gestural language
    set of gestures and body movements.
    gestuelle
    to gesticulate
    to make expressive gestures, often exaggerated.
    gesticuler
    gesture of friendship
    an act showing friendship or camaraderie.
    geste d'amitié

    Slang Meanings

    an impulsive or nonchalant act.
    Stop making gestures, make a decision.
    Arrête de faire des gestes, prends une décision.
    a way of expressing oneself without words.
    When he doesn't know what to say, he makes gestures.
    Quand il ne sait pas quoi dire, il fait des gestes.