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Gesture 15: « Verre dans le nez »

Gestes français - French Gestures

To indicate that someone is drunk, the French say "Il a un verre dans le nez" or "Il a un coup dans le nez." 

Make a loose fist, hold it up in front of your nose, and twist your hand (as you would rev a motorcycle) while tilting your head the other way.

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Also see the On boit gesture.

 

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