grand gestures

language: fr

definitions

  1. Dramatic actions performed to impress someone or express strong emotions, particularly love or apology.
    fr: Gestes dramatiques d'affection
  2. Significant or dramatic actions taken by leaders or organizations to influence public opinion or achieve political goals.
    fr: Gestes politiques marquants
  3. Actions that are excessively dramatic or showy, often perceived as insincere or unnecessary.
    fr: Gestes excessifs et ostentatoires

examples

  1. He made grand gestures to win her back after their argument.

    Il a fait de grands gestes pour la reconquérir après leur dispute.

  2. The treaty was signed without any grand gestures from either side.

    Le traité a été signé sans aucun geste spectaculaire de part et d'autre.

  3. She criticized his grand gestures as being more about publicity than genuine care.

    Elle a critiqué ses grands gestes, estimant qu'ils visaient plus la publicité que la sincère attention.