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EXPRESSION OF HUMAN EMOTIONS THROUGH PANTOMIME IN FRENCH
PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS
Dolieva Laylo Buriboevna
Doctor of Philosophy in Philological Sciences
Teacher of Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages
ldoliyeva@mail.ru
Annotation:
This article focuses on the role of nonverbal communication in interpersonal
interactions and analyzes its various forms. Nonverbal communication methods serve as
effective tools for expressing emotions, feelings, and relationships. The article categorizes these
forms and examines the expression of emotions through div movements (pantomime) in French
phraseological units.
Key words:
Nonverbal communication, phraseological expressions, kinesic phraseology,
pantomime, div movements.
Introduction:
During communication, nonverbal interaction stands out for its initial stability and
efficiency. This form of communication is directly perceived and has a powerful impact on the
recipient. Furthermore, the subtlest nuances of relationships and emotions, which might be
challenging to convey through words, can be effectively expressed through nonverbal means,
making it an indispensable element of interpersonal interactions.
In the field of linguistics, there are various perspectives on nonverbal communication, and some
linguists have even identified generalized classification types for this form of interaction [1].
Method and materials
: The forms of nonverbal communication, their linguistic means of
expression, and their specific characteristics have not been sufficiently studied. Consequently,
the analysis of phraseological expressions, which serve as one of the linguistic tools for depicting
nonverbal speech during emotional interactions, remains a significant focus of scientific research.
Indeed, emotive phraseological units also possess unique features in the process of expressing
emotions and feelings through nonverbal means. Based on the aforementioned linguistic and
psychological approaches to studying nonverbal communication, this research aims to focus on
the general classification features of "Nonverbal Phraseology" as outlined below. These include:
1.
Hand movements (gesticulation);
2.
Eye contact (visualization);
3.
Facial expressions (mimicry);
4.
Skin reactions (haptics);
5.
Body movements (pantomime);
6.
Paralinguistic and extralinguistic tools.
Result and discussion:
Emotive phraseological units containing various meanings related to
kinesics (such as mimicry, gestures, movements, and others) stand out for their high frequency of
usage in speech. These types of EFUs were first explained by G.E. Kreidlin through the concepts
of "Gesture Phraseology" or "Kinesic Phraseology," noting that "the mere name of the gesture
itself is already an idiom, associated with the high degree of stability and idiomaticity of such
expressions" [2]. If approached based on the general classification features of "Nonverbal
Phraseology" in the French language, the nonverbal expressions characteristic of emotive
phraseological units can generally be reflected as follows:
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Nonverbal
Communication
Means
French Examples
English Translation
Hand movements (Gesticulation) se frotter les mains
To rub one’s hands together (out of
joy).
Eye contact (Visualization)
faire les yeux
To glare.
Facial expressions (Mimicry)
rester bouche bée
To be left open-mouthed in
amazement.
Skin reactions (Haptics)
être blanc comme un
linge
To turn as white as a sheet.
Body movements (Pantomime)
couper bras et jambes à
qn
To tremble with excitement.
Paralinguistic Means
rugir comme un lion
To roar like a lion.
Extralinguistic Means
le sourire aux lèvres
To be on the verge of smiling.
Pantomime refers to the language of gestures, div posture, and movements, most of which
occur spontaneously and are not controlled by human consciousness. Through pantomimic
movements, six fundamental emotions—anger, joy, fear, suffering, surprise, and disgust—can be
fully expressed.
In the French language, existing emotive phraseological units, when analyzed from the
perspective of pantomimic characteristics, reveal that only some of them are capable of
expressing fear and surprise.
Emotion
Type
French Emotive Phraseological
Units
English Translation
Fear
couper bras et jambes à qn
To tremble with fear (literally: to cut
someone's arms and legs).
jouer des castagnettes avec les
genoux
To tremble with knees shaking
(literally: to play castanets with
knees).
Surprise
être là comme une souche
To freeze in shock (literally: to stand
like a tree stump).
rester comme une bûche bé
To be motionless in astonishment
(literally: to stay like a log).
The examples provided suggest that, as previously mentioned, situations of intense fear can
cause a person's arms and legs to tremble uncontrollably, or moments of extreme surprise can
leave them frozen in place, unable to move. These reactions are not controlled by human
consciousness. As noted by some psychologists, while humans are indeed capable of controlling
their conscious mind, they cannot regulate unconscious movements [3].
Nonverbal communication is considered one of the primary tools for expressing internal
emotions during the process of information transfer. Moreover, in situations where verbal
communication methods are not compatible, people tend to rely more on nonverbal forms.
However, due to various conflicts between individuals, communicative misunderstandings may
arise.
In the process of communication, nonverbal means of expressing information hold significant
importance. “They reflect the participants' attitudes toward the surrounding world, as well as
toward each other. These tools provide opportunities to emphasize or clarify the meaning of
statements, help understand the intentions of interlocutors, and express the emotions of
participants” [4].
Conclusion
, It is known that one of the oldest methods of communication is gestures. Gestures
accompanying emotional speech often possess universal characteristics, making them a vital
aspect of interpersonal interaction.
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Nonverbal communication serves as a vital tool in interpersonal interactions, playing a key role
in expressing inner emotions and conveying various relationships. Its stability and effectiveness
make it directly perceivable, exerting a strong impact on the recipient. Notably, nonverbal means
are particularly effective in conveying delicate feelings and situations that are difficult to express
through words.
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