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    Hoche (en. Nod)

    /ɔʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Movement of the head indicating assent or affirmation.
    He gave her a nod to show his agreement.
    Il lui a fait un hoche de tête pour montrer son accord.
    Rhythmic movement of the head or body.
    The dancers made a synchronized nod during the performance.
    Les danseurs faisaient un hoche synchronisé pendant la performance.
    verb
    To make a motion up and down with the head.
    She nods her head while listening to the news.
    Elle hoche la tête en écoutant les nouvelles.
    To assent by a head movement.
    He nodded his head to confirm his answer.
    Il a hoché la tête pour confirmer sa réponse.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'hocher', meaning 'to make sway'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to nod the head
    Indicate agreement or approval by a head movement.
    hocher la tête
    head nod
    Action of nodding the head, often in agreement.
    hochement de tête

    Related Words

    to nod
    To make a motion up and down.
    hocher
    nodding
    Action of nodding.
    hochement

    Slang Meanings

    A gesture to indicate that everything is fine.
    After watching the show, he just nodded.
    Après avoir vu le spectacle, il a seulement hoché la tête.
    Indicate approval without using words.
    She nodded to show that she agreed with the idea.
    Elle a hoché la tête pour montrer qu'elle était d'accord avec l'idée.