motioning

[US]/[ˈməʊʃɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈmoʊʃɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (présent participle of motion)Déplacer ou faire des mouvements; gesticuler; Proposer ou suggérer un mouvement (lors d'une réunion formelle).; Être en mouvement; bouger.

Phrases & Collocations

motioning wildly

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motioning to stop

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motioning for help

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motioning politely

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motioning towards

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motioning across

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motioning clearly

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motioning urgently

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motioning someone

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motioning forward

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Example Sentences

she was motioning for us to come closer.

Elle nous faisait signe de nous approcher.

he was motioning a greeting to the new neighbors.

Il leur adressait un salut aux nouveaux voisins.

the conductor was motioning the orchestra to begin.

Le chef d'orchestre faisait signe à l'orchestre de commencer.

i noticed him motioning urgently from across the street.

J'ai remarqué qu'il nous faisait signe avec insistance de l'autre côté de la rue.

the waiter was motioning us towards a table.

Le serveur nous montait vers une table.

she was motioning her thanks with a slight nod.

Elle exprimait sa gratitude en inclinant légèrement la tête.

he was motioning disapproval with a shake of his head.

Il montrait son désapprobation en secouant la tête.

the lifeguard was motioning swimmers to stay within the ropes.

Le sauveteur faisait signe aux nageurs de rester dans les limites des cordes.

the director was motioning the actors into their positions.

Le réalisateur montait les acteurs à leurs positions.

he was motioning for a taxi on the busy street.

Il faisait signe pour un taxi dans la rue animée.

she was motioning her agreement with a simple hand gesture.

Elle montrait son accord avec un simple geste de la main.

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