Ferme-la ! ~ French Gestures
Learn about French gestures - Shut your mouth!
When you want to say "shut it" or "shut your mouth," the ferme-la (aka clapet or le camembert) gesture will get the point across.
Hold your hand out in the shape of a C and then squeeze the fingers and thumb together.
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For a politer way to ask that someone be quiet, see the Silence gesture
Start over Gesture 9 - Sous le nez
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