French Conversation · Level 11
89 words
French word
mouvement
Pronunciation
IPA/muvəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounmovement
Example
J'ai vu un mouvement dans le ciel.
I saw movement in the sky.
More examples
Il a fait un mouvement brusque.
He made a sudden movement.
Core concept
A body or object shifts position or posture, while the same pattern can describe a visible action, a social trend, or a musical section.
Common phrases
faire un mouvement
make a movement
un mouvement brusque
a sudden movement
un mouvement de tête
a movement of the head
Similar words
déplacement: Movement from one location to another.
geste: A short hand or bodily gesture conveying an intention or emotion.
agitation: Uneasy small movements or general restlessness.
Definition in French
Changement de position ou de posture d'un corps ou d'un objet, ou action montrant ce changement.
Word origin
French mouvement comes through Old French from Late Latin movimentum, formed from Latin movere, 'to move'.
Usage tips
- Mouvement is masculine, so the usual forms are un mouvement and le mouvement.