English to French Meaning of gesture - geste

Gesture :
geste

geste, allusion, signal, signe, spasme, balise, ruisseau

geste, gesticuler, volant

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Definitions of gesture in English
Noun(1) motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling(2) the use of movements (especially of the hands(3) something done as an indication of intention
Verb(1) show, express or direct through movement
Examples of gesture in English
(1) Theirs is a harmless daydream, an ultimately mild gesture of defiance against conformity.(2) Alex made a gesture of apology(3) He accepted the book and kissed it, using an Eastern gesture of respect toward the givers.(4) She took it out and pointed it at him and curled it to gesture him to come towards her.(5) A Department of Justice spokesperson rejected suggestions the move was a political gesture which would prove unrealistic when challenged.(6) Marcus reciprocated the farewell gesture by slightly nodding his head and slowly blinking his large, intelligent eyes.(7) I said this, even using my hands to gesture my sincerity.(8) Moreover, we appreciate the magnanimous gesture of the Minister of Sports for apologising in the larger interest of cricket.(9) Will sighed and turned around slowly, holding his hands up in a gesture of surrender.(10) Most of the time, it will merely be a gesture of principle, with no practical effect.(11) As a goodwill gesture , I took several sports writers out for a meal Thursday.(12) Unfortunately, their neighbor didn't appreciate the kind gesture ├ö├ç┬¬ and she sued.(13) I hope the amendment will not be just a gesture(14) Her transformation from spectator to spectacle is signified repetitively by the gesture of removing her glasses.(15) It is refunding you the Ôö¼├║34.31, and adding Ôö¼├║100 as a gesture of goodwill.(16) To be frank, this was the most heartening gesture of solidarity I heard.
Related Phrases of gesture
(1) gesture ::
geste
Synonyms
Noun
1. signal ::
signal
2. action ::
action
3. motion ::
mouvement
Verb
4. signal ::
signal
5. gesticulate ::
gesticuler
Different Forms
gesture, gestured, gestures, gesturing
Word Example from TV Shows
That's quite a gesture on your part.

That's quite a GESTURE on your part.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 9

A word, a gesture...

A word, a GESTURE...

Westworld Season 2, Episode 10

As a symbolic gesture

As a symbolic GESTURE

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 11

"Arturo at last had had a heroic GESTURE.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 12

refining my every gesture, word, and thought,

refining my every GESTURE, word, and thought,

Westworld Season 2, Episode 10

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