nod in French
nod in French is hochement, hocher, dodeliner — nod means to move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.
nod in French
hochement
An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.
hocher
(ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
dodeliner
(ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
dodeliner
(intransitive) To gradually fall asleep.
piquer du nez
(intransitive) To gradually fall asleep.
somnoler
(intransitive) To gradually fall asleep.
What does "nod" mean?
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verb To move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.
"She nodded to confirm she understood the instructions."
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verb To let the head droop as one starts to fall asleep.
"By the third hour of the lecture, half the class was nodding off."
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noun The gesture of moving the head up and down, showing agreement or greeting.
"He gave a nod of approval."
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noun A brief mention or reference to something.
"The film includes a subtle nod to the original book."
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nod in a sentence
- She nodded to confirm she understood the instructions.
- He gave a quick nod as he walked past.
- By the third hour of the lecture, half the class was nodding off.
- He gave a nod of approval.
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What is "nod" in French?
"nod" in French is hochement, hocher, dodeliner. nod means: To move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.
How do you use "nod" in a sentence?
Example: "She nodded to confirm she understood the instructions." In French, "nod" is hochement, hocher, dodeliner.
Are there other ways to say "nod" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "nod": hochement, hocher, dodeliner, piquer du nez, somnoler.
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