Most used French words: Gestures & positions

Most used French words: Gestures & positions

Gestures and positions are nonverbal communication that can convey different meanings and intentions.

Knowing the correct English-French vocabulary related to gestures and positions can help you to communicate effectively with others and understand their nonverbal cues.

Here is an English-French vocabulary list of some common words and phrases related to gestures and positions:

English-French Vocabulary List:

  1. Gesture – Un geste
  2. Body language – Le langage corporel
  3. Posture – Une posture
  4. Position – Une position
  5. Eye contact – Le contact visuel
  6. Handshake – Une poignée de main
  7. Hug – Un câlin
  8. Wave – Un signe de la main
  9. Nod – Un hochement de tête
  10. Pointing – Un pointage
  11. Crossed arms – Les bras croisés (masculine plural noun)
  12. Open arms – Les bras ouverts (masculine plural noun)
  13. Frowning – Une moue
  14. Smiling – Un sourire
  15. Raised eyebrows – Les sourcils levés (masculine plural noun)
  16. Clenched fists – Les poings serrés (masculine plural noun)
  17. Thumbs up – Un pouce levé
  18. Thumbs down – Un pouce baissé
  19. Shrug – Un haussement d’épaules
  20. Lean – S’appuyer
  21. Sit up straight – S’asseoir droit
  22. Slouch – Se vautrer
  23. Kneel – S’agenouiller
  24. Bow – S’incliner
  25. Crouch – S’accroupir

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