hausser
to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference
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cligner de l’œil
to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke
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(arborer un large sourire)
faire un large sourire
to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth
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reculer
to make a quick and involuntary movement in response to a surprise, pain, or fear
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(caresser)
tapoter
to gently touch or stroke with the hand, usually as a gesture of affection or reassurance
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(salutationner)
saluer
to greet someone with a gesture or expression, often indicating respect or friendliness
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glousser
to laugh quietly and with closed lips
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(faire des grimaces)
grimacer
to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny
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(appeler)
faire signe
to gesture with a motion of the hand or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow
(danser)
se pavaner
to walk or move in a proud and often showy manner
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to lift a glass filled with a beverage, often as a gesture of celebration, honor, or well-wishing
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to use body language in order to pretend one is confident, brave, etc.
(faire de grands gestes)
gesticuler
to convey meaning or emphasize ideas through physical gestures or movements
faire une grimace
to alter one's facial expression in response to someone or something, often to convey emotions such as dislike, disgust, or mockery
The idiom "make a face at somebody or something" comes from the natural act of twisting or changing one's facial expressions to show dislike, displeasure, or amusement. It originated from the observation that people often use their faces to communicate their feelings or reactions. This idiom is commonly used in informal settings to describe the act of distorting one's face to convey a negative or humorous reaction towards someone or something. It can be used to express disapproval, annoyance, or mockery towards a person, object, or situation.
(tapoter)
pousser doucement
to gently push or prod someone or something, often to get attention or suggest a course of action
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(ride)
froisser
to wrinkle the face due to intense emotions or age-related changes
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