Hochement (en. Nod)

[oʃ.mɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

definition_text: Movement of the head up and down or from side to side.

example_sentence: He gave a nod to show his approval.

Il a donné un hochement de tête pour montrer son approbation.

definition_text: Action of shaking the head as a sign of disagreement.

example_sentence: His nod indicated his refusal of the offer.

Son hochement de tête indiquait son refus de l'offre.

definition_text: Gesture of non-verbal communication.

example_sentence: A nod can sometimes be more eloquent than words.

Un hochement peut parfois être plus éloquent que des mots.

etymology_origin: From the verb nod, meaning 'to shake' or 'to press.'

phrase: nod of the head

meaning: Action of affirming or approving by a movement of the head.

hochement de tête

phrase: shake of disagreement

meaning: Movement of the head indicating refusal or disagreement.

hochement de désaccord

related_word: to nod

description: To make a movement of the head, particularly to agree.

hocher

related_word: shrug

description: Movement of the shoulders to express indifference.

hochement d'épaules