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
hausser les épaules
(ambitransitive) To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.
What does "shrug" mean?
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verb To raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.
"He just shrugged when asked why he was late."
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noun The gesture of raising the shoulders to show indifference or uncertainty.
"She answered the question with a shrug."
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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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