IELTS Académique (Band 6-7) - Langage corporel et gestes

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

hausser

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 smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

faire un large sourire, arborer un large sourire

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

reculer

to gently touch or stroke with the hand, usually as a gesture of affection or reassurance

tapoter, câliner

to greet someone with a gesture or expression, often indicating respect or friendliness

saluer, salutationner

to slightly hit someone's fist with one's own as an act of celebration, greeting, or agreement

faire un check à

to laugh quietly and with closed lips

glousser

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 gesture with a motion of the hand or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow

faire signe à, appeler

to walk or move in a proud and often showy manner

sautiller, trottiner

to lift a glass filled with a beverage, often as a gesture of celebration, honor, or well-wishing

to use body language in order to pretend one is confident, brave, etc.

to convey meaning or emphasize ideas through physical gestures or movements

gesticuler, faire de grands gestes

to alter one's facial expression in response to someone or something, often to convey emotions such as dislike, disgust, or mockery

faire une grimace

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 wrinkle the face due to intense emotions or age-related changes

froncer, ridule