This is the 1313th most frequent French word.
geste
"Gesture" or "movement expressing an idea or feeling."
'Geste' refers to a physical motion or sign used for communication or expression.
Il fit un petit geste de main pour saluer.
He made a small hand gesture to greet.
'Geste' describes an act or action with significant moral or emotional value.
Son geste généreux a beaucoup aidé la communauté.
His generous act greatly helped the community.
'Geste' is indicative of a meaningful or symbolic action that holds importance.