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facepalm in French

facepalm in French is facepalm, main sur le front, se cacher la tête dans la main — facepalm means a gesture of bringing one or both palms to the face, with various interpretations including exasperation, chagrin, frustration, embarrassment (one's own or vicarious), etc.

facepalm in French

facepalm
noun
A gesture of bringing one or both palms to the face, with various interpretations including exasperation, chagrin, frustration, embarrassment (one's own or vicarious), etc.
main sur le front
noun
A gesture of bringing one or both palms to the face, with various interpretations including exasperation, chagrin, frustration, embarrassment (one's own or vicarious), etc.
se cacher la tête dans la main
verb
To bring the palm of one’s hand to one’s face as an expression of mixed humor and disbelief, disgust or shame; for example, when one is caught off-guard with a particularly bad pun.
se taper la main sur le front
verb
To bring the palm of one’s hand to one’s face as an expression of mixed humor and disbelief, disgust or shame; for example, when one is caught off-guard with a particularly bad pun.
se taper la tête avec la main
verb
To bring the palm of one’s hand to one’s face as an expression of mixed humor and disbelief, disgust or shame; for example, when one is caught off-guard with a particularly bad pun.

What does "facepalm" mean?

  1. noun A gesture of bringing one or both palms to the face, with various interpretations including exasperation, chagrin, frustration, embarrassment (one's own or vicarious), etc.
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What is "facepalm" in French?

"facepalm" in French is facepalm, main sur le front, se cacher la tête dans la main. facepalm means: A gesture of bringing one or both palms to the face, with various interpretations including exasperation, chagrin, frustration, embarrassment (one's own or vicarious), etc.

Are there other ways to say "facepalm" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "facepalm": facepalm, main sur le front, se cacher la tête dans la main, se taper la main sur le front, se taper la tête avec la main.

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