English–French

“nod” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/oʃe/

Example

Ne hoche pas la tête si tu n'es pas sûr.

Don't nod if you're not sure.

Illustration for hocher (nod)

How to say “nod” in French

“Nod” in French is hocher.

A head making a short up-and-down motion to signal agreement or a silent answer.

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

Example sentences with hocher

Elle hoche la tête pour montrer son accord.

She nods her head to show her agreement.

Tips for using hocher

  • The common construction is hocher la tête, while secouer la tête usually describes shaking the head from side to side.

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