Verbes de Style de Vie Physique et Social - Verbes pour le langage corporel et les actes d'affection

to express a meaning with a movement of the hands, face, head, etc.

faire un geste, faire des gestes

to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, understanding, or greeting

hocher la tête, faire oui de la tête

to make a quick and involuntary movement in response to a surprise, pain, or fear

reculer

to make small, restless movements or gestures due to nervousness or impatience

remuer, gigoter

to draw back involuntarily, often in response to fear, pain, embarrassment, or discomfort

avoir un mouvement de recul

to gently push or prod someone or something, often to get attention or suggest a course of action

pousser doucement, donner un coup léger

to raise one's hand and move it from side to side to greet someone or attract their attention

faire un signe de la main

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

cligner de l’œil

to bring your eyebrows closer together showing anger, sadness, or confusion

foncer les sourcils

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

hausser

to move in an uncomfortable or restless manner with twisting or contorted motions

se tortiller, se contorsionner

to push out one's lips as an expression of displeasure, anger, or sadness

faire la moue, pincer les lèvres

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

grimacer, faire des grimaces

to touch someone else's lips or other body parts with one's lips to show love, sexual desire, respect, etc.

s'embrasser

to give a quick and light kiss

donner un petit bisou, faire un bisou

to kiss briefly and affectionately

embrasser brièvement, baiser affectueusement

to kiss passionately and intimately

embrasser, roucouler

to engage in affectionate and intimate behavior, such as hugging, kissing, or cuddling

se câliner, se pelotonner

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

prendre [qqn] dans ses bras, embrasser, se prendre dans les bras

to hold someone tightly in one's arms, especially to show affection

embrasser

to hold close in one's arms or embrace affectionately, especially in a loving or comforting manner

câliner, embrasser

to put one's arms around the body of another person

serrer dans ses bras

to hold someone or something in one's arms or hands gently and carefully

bercer, tenir dans ses bras

to touch in a gentle and loving way

caresser, tacler

to touch or handle tenderly and affectionately

caresser

to kiss lovingly or passionately

embrasser, smacker