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nodding

/ˈnɒdɪŋ/

/ˈnɑdɪŋ/

Übersetzungen

noddingsubstantiv

noddings

Pl.

hochement de tête

Her nodding was a clear sign that she agreed with the proposal.

Son hochement de tête était un signe clair qu’elle approuvait la proposition.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

dodelinement de têtePour un mouvement involontaire de la tête, notamment sous l’effet de la somnolence.

Synonyme

noddinggerundium / partizip präsens

/ˈnɒd.ɪŋ/

/ˈnɑːd.ɪŋ/

superficielS’emploie surtout dans l’expression « nodding acquaintance » pour une connaissance limitée ou de pure forme.

He has only a nodding acquaintance with the subject.

Il n’a qu’une connaissance superficielle du sujet.

penchéSe dit d’une plante ou d’un objet qui s’incline vers le bas.

The nodding flowers swayed gently in the breeze.

Les fleurs penchées se balançaient doucement dans la brise.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

dodelinantPour un mouvement répétitif de haut en bas, lent et léger.

Synonyme

nodverb

nodding

Gerundium

nodded

Präteritum

nodded

Partizip Perfekt

nodding

Gerundium

/nɒd/

/nɑd/

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.

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.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

somnolerSe dit d’un mouvement de tête dû à la somnolence.

Synonyme

Definitionen

noddingsubstantiv

The act of moving one's head up and down, typically to indicate agreement or acknowledgment.

Her nodding was a clear sign that she agreed with the proposal.

A brief, involuntary movement of the head, often associated with drowsiness or sleepiness.

During the long lecture, his nodding became more frequent as he struggled to stay awake.

noddinggerundium / partizip präsens

Having a drooping or bending position, often as if in agreement or due to sleepiness.

The nodding flowers swayed gently in the breeze.

Moving up and down with a repeated, slow motion.

The nodding toy dog caught the children's attention.

Of a relationship or familiarity: superficial or limited.

He has only a nodding acquaintance with the subject.

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.