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nodnoun
nods
pl
UK
/nɒd/
US
/nɑd/
hochement de tête
She gave a nod of approval when she heard the good news.
Elle a fait un hochement de tête d’approbation en entendant la bonne nouvelle.
feu vertFamilier ; au sens d’autorisation ou d’approbation.
The marketing team finally got the nod from the CEO to launch the new campaign.
L’équipe marketing a enfin obtenu le feu vert du PDG pour lancer la nouvelle campagne.
petit sommeSurtout britannique, familier.
He had a quick nod in the armchair before dinner.
Il a fait un petit somme dans le fauteuil avant le dîner.
Additional translations
hommageEmploi figuré : marque discrète de reconnaissance ou de respect.
Synonyms
sign
agreement
acknowledgment
signal
gesture
nodverb
nodded
Past Simple
nodded
Past Participle
nodding
Gerund
UK
/nɒd/
US
/nɑd/
faire signe de la tête
The manager nodded towards the door, indicating that it was time to leave.
Le directeur a fait signe de la tête vers la porte, indiquant qu’il était temps de partir.
hocher la tête
She nodded in agreement when asked if she wanted to join the team.
Elle a hoché la tête pour montrer son accord quand on lui a demandé si elle voulait rejoindre l’équipe.
Additional translations
somnolerSe dit d’un mouvement de tête dû à la somnolence.
Synonyms
gesture
incline
dip
bow
tilt

Definitions

nodnoun
A quick downward motion of the head, often used to indicate agreement, acknowledgment, or greeting.
She gave a nod of approval when she heard the good news.
A sign of recognition or respect, often subtle or understated.
The award was a nod to his years of dedicated service.
A brief, light sleep; a nap (chiefly British informal).
He had a quick nod in the armchair before dinner.
Informal: official permission or approval, especially when given with little ceremony.
The marketing team finally got the nod from the CEO to launch the new campaign.
nodverb
To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal.
She nodded in agreement when asked if she wanted to join the team.
To move one's head up and down repeatedly, often involuntarily, as a sign of drowsiness or sleepiness.
He began to nod off during the long lecture.
To give a signal or direction by a nod of the head.
The manager nodded towards the door, indicating that it was time to leave.
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