French Conversation · Level 100
59 words
French word
mouvant
Pronunciation
IPA/muvɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectivefluid
Example
La situation reste mouvante.
The situation remains fluid.
More examples
Après la tempête, le terrain est devenu mouvant.
After the storm, the ground became unstable.
Core concept
A situation or pattern in motion, continually changing instead of settling into a fixed state.
Common phrases
terrain mouvant
unstable ground
sable mouvant
quicksand
Similar words
changeant: Often changing in nature or condition and not staying the same for long.
instable: Not stable and easily altered by minor influences.
mobile: Easy to move or change position.
variable: Not constant in amount or degree and subject to fluctuation.
Definition in French
Décrit quelque chose qui varie ou évolue facilement et qui n'est pas stable sur le long terme.
Word origin
Mouvant derives from the present participle of mouvoir, a verb descended through Old French from Latin movere.
Usage tips
- Mouvant means changeable or unstable, whereas émouvant means moving in the emotional sense.