English–French

“gesture” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒɛst/

Example

Fais un geste.

Make a gesture.

Illustration for geste (gesture)

How to say “gesture” in French

“Gesture” in French is geste.

A bodily motion that makes a thought, feeling, or intention perceptible.

Full entry for geste: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with geste

Elle a répondu par un geste de la main.

She responded with a hand gesture.

Tips for using geste

  • In faire un geste, geste often means a concession or kind act rather than a literal movement, especially in a negotiation or an act of generosity.

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