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Gesture 5: « Au poil ! »

Gestes français - French Gestures

To indicate that something is great, fantastic, etc., stretch out your arm, make a thumbs up sign, and bring it down slightly, as if you are pounding in a nail in the air.

Register - informal

Note: Au poil and à poil have completely different meanings!

 

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