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