beau geste

Noun

A gracious gesture, noble in form but often futile or meaningless in substance.

Japanese Meaning

高潔で品位のある行動だが、実際には効果がなく意味を持たない、または空虚なジェスチャー / 形式的には崇高で洗練されているが、結果としての実益や本質的な意味を欠いた行い

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His public apology was a well-intentioned beau geste that, sadly, did little to repair the harm.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼の公の謝罪は善意からの、見かけは立派だが実質的にはほとんど意味のない行為で、残念ながら被害の修復には役立たなかった。

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Sense（1）

A gracious gesture, noble in form but often futile or meaningless in substance.

Chamberlain's offer was enthusiastically welcomed by a section of the Zionists and by all with gratitude. It was a beau geste on the part of the Government, and a recognition that Herzl and his following were regarded seriously in serious quarters.

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beaux gestes

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