French Gestures - Part II
Gestes français
If you've ever been to France or watched French movies, you've undoubtedly seen French people performing some familiar gestures as well as a few unfamiliar ones. While some gestures are vulgar, others are as innocuous as shaking or nodding one's head.
In any case, it is as essential to understand this French "sign language" as it is any vocabulary. This lesson includes photos, explanations, and register ratings* for 14 gestures.
Gesture 1 - Un, deux, trois Gestures - Part I Gestures - Part III
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normal - gesture can be used in normal conversation
informal - gesture should be used only with people you tutoie
familiar - gesture should be used only with close friends
vulgar - gesture is offensive and should be used with extreme care
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