geste

Definitions of geste
  1. noun
    motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
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    types:
    coup, coup de pointe
    a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
    type of:
    mouvement
    a change of position that does not entail a change of location
  2. noun
    the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
    synonyms: gesticulation
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    signe
    a gesture that is part of a sign language
    expression faciale
    a gesture executed with the facial muscles
    grand geste
    a showy gesture
    signe
    the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
    révérence
    bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
    signe de la croix
    a gesture with the right hand moving to form a cross; used by Catholics as a profession of faith
    sourire
    a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
    brandissement
    the act of waving
    type of:
    communication visuelle
    communication that relies on vision
  3. noun
    the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
    synonyms: signe
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    types:
    brandissement
    the act of waving
    type of:
    gesticulation
    the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
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