Lip reader ‘reveals’ what French President Macron’s wife said to him just moments after ‘slapping’ him

Meanwhile, a seemingly startled Macron was in plain view of the cameras and those awaiting his arrival and quickly tried to play it cool.

The French couple then descended the steps from the jet together, though Brigitte appeared to snub her husband’s gesture to hold his arm.

The 47-year-old politician has since spoken out about the heated exchange, saying it was harmless ‘joking’ around.

However, a professional lip reader has claimed the moment was probably a little more serious than they are letting on, as per Brigitte’s body language when they descended the stairs.

“As the aircraft door opens, President Macron is seen turning toward Brigitte. In an unexpected moment, she pushes him in the face. Realising the door is already open and staff are witnessing the interaction, Emmanuel appears uncomfortable and quickly raises his hand with a forced ‘Hi,'” the lip reader told The Express.

A crew member on board the jet apparently then ‘visibly flinches, brushing her hand through her hair in discomfort.’

As for Macron, he ‘steps closer to Brigitte before composing himself and crossing to the other side,’ the analyst continued. “Moments later, he signals for her to follow him with ‘Let’s go’.”

With a thanks to the pilot and a wave to the camera – which the analyst said was the president attempting to recover his ‘public-facing image’ – the pair turn to the descent, which is where ‘things turn icy again.’

“He offers his arm; she ignores it, clinging to the railing instead. As she passes, she appears to mutter, and lipread as ‘Dégage, espèce de loser’, translated in English ‘Stay away, you loser’.”

Macron reportedly responded: “Essayons, s’il te plaît,” translating to, “Let’s try, please?”

However, Brigitte allegedly replied curtly: “Non.”

The lipreader said: “His closing expression, and the phrase lipread as ‘Je vois’ translated in english ‘I see,’ says it all.

“Hot Take: A rare unguarded exchange that hints at deeper tensions between the couple. One to watch, especially with a packed diplomatic schedule ahead.”