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shrug in French

shrug in French is haussement d'épaules, hausser les épaules — shrug means to raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.

shrug in French

haussement d'épaules
noun
hausser les épaules
verb
(ambitransitive) To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.

What does "shrug" mean?

  1. verb To raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.
    "He just shrugged when asked why he was late."
  2. noun The gesture of raising the shoulders to show indifference or uncertainty.
    "She answered the question with a shrug."
  3. noun A short, cropped, cardigan-like garment.
    "She wore a knitted shrug over her sleeveless dress."

shrug in a sentence

  • He just shrugged when asked why he was late.
  • She answered the question with a shrug.
  • She wore a knitted shrug over her sleeveless dress.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "shrug" in French?

"shrug" in French is haussement d'épaules, hausser les épaules. shrug means: To raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.

How do you use "shrug" in a sentence?

Example: "He just shrugged when asked why he was late." In French, "shrug" is haussement d'épaules, hausser les épaules.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "shrug": haussement d'épaules, hausser les épaules.

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