geste

/ʒɛst/
1.
nounmasculine

gesture

movement (of the body or hand)

Elle a fait un geste pour attirer son attention.

She made a gesture to attract his attention.

Synonyms:mouvement, signe
2.
nounmasculine

kind or symbolic action

act of goodwill

C'est un beau geste de sa part de nous avoir aidés.

It's a nice gesture on his part to have helped us.

Synonyms:acte, attention, marque
geste - French Definition & Examples