No. 252: French Body Language Redo
After my semi-successful attempt in January to interpret French body language, my favorite virtual French teacher, Géraldine, has come to my rescue again with her helpful new lesson: 12 Common French Gestures.
Finally a clear explanation of j’ai du nez: tapping the side of your nose = I have a good instinct/idea; I have flair; and she offers up a few new ones that I have seen a lot of lately but had not quite understood correctly:
- Je m’ennuie (making a sort of shaving motion along your jaw line with your fingertips curled in) = I’m bored
- Cassé! (a sideways karate chop) = Gotcha! or I win!
Follow Géraldine weekly on Comme une française TV every Tuesday. Moi, j’adore.
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Yes I saw Geraldine’s post
There is always something new to take on board isn’t there?
I sometimes wonder if I will ever be fluent
Fluent is a dream for me…I just want to pass in and out of level B!
Profite bien de chaque moment! As a souvenir, why not bring home a Frenchman? 🙂 Bonne continuation! lovingafrenchman.wordpress.com
Hmmm…not sure my American husband would go for that..we are enjoy every last moment of our time in France. Still hoping for a miracle to keep us all here. Thanks for stopping by!
OUi! J’adore Geraldine!!
‘Cassé’ is one of my kids’ favourites!