B1 Level Vocabulary - Gestures and Body Movements

Learn vocabulary to describe gestures, postures, and body movements in French.

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saluer [Verb]

to bow

Ex:

In Japan, people bow to show respect.

se serrer la main [phrase]

to shake hands

Ex:

The president shook hands with the guests.

embrasser [Verb]

to kiss each other

Ex:

When they see each other again, they always kiss.

pencher [Verb]

to bend over

Ex:

He leaned over to hear better.

balancer [Verb]

to swing

Ex:

She rocks back and forth to relax.

reculer [Verb]

to move back

Ex:

Please step back a few paces.

avancer [Verb]

to move forward

Ex:

The soldiers are advancing toward the front.

pivoter [Verb]

to pivot

Ex:

He pivoted to look behind him.

bâiller [Verb]

to yawn

Ex:

The students yawned while listening to the teacher.

cligner [Verb]

to blink

Ex:

Dry eyes make him blink more often.

enrouler [Verb]

to roll up

Ex:

The snake coils around the branch.

maladroit [Adjective]

clumsy

Ex:

Clumsy children often fall while running.

la posture [noun]

posture

Ex:

A bad posture can cause back pain.

glisser [Verb]

to slip

Ex:

Be careful, the floor is wet, you might slip!

déraper [Verb]

to slip

Ex:

She slipped on the waxed staircase.

croiser [Verb]

to cross

Ex:

The electrical wires cross on the ceiling.

redresser [Verb]

to straighten up

Ex:

She straightens up to see the screen better.

B1 Level Vocabulary
Family and Romantic Relationships	Appearance and Charm	character traits	Feelings and Emotions
Expressing Emotions and Reactions	Describing Qualities and Impressions	Gestures and Body Movements	Mental Processes
Perceptions and Sensations	Communication and Oral Interactions	Household Objects	Housing and Home Layout
DIY and Home Repairs	Household Chores and Cleanliness	Gardening and Agriculture	Banking and Money
Buying and Selling	Business and Commerce	Advertising and Marketing	Wealth and Success
Failure and Poverty	Environment and Natural Disasters	Nature and Animals	Weather and Climate
Society and Citizenship	City	Politics and Government	Law and Discipline
Crime and Justice	War and Conflicts	History	Religion
Education, Studies, and Sciences	Transport and Travel	Cars and Driving	Devices and Computing
Digital Communication and Social Media	Sports and Physical Activities	Human Body	Health, Medicine, and Care
Fashion and Clothing	Materials and Textures	Body Care and Beauty	Cosmetics and Makeup
Leisure and Relaxation	Holidays and Tourism	Food and Nutrition	Cooking
Cinema and Theatre	Arts and Literature	Media and Entertainment	Music
Parties and Celebrations	Games and Competitions	Quantities and Measurements	Adverbs