Also means
fidgeting urge
Usage Note
Bougeotte (always feminine, typically with la or avoir la bougeotte) describes an irresistible urge to move around or travel — roughly 'itchy feet' in English. Avoir la bougeotte is the standard idiomatic expression. It is a colloquial word with no formal equivalent; agitation or instabilité would be used in writing.
Examples
"Elle a toujours la bougeotte en réunion."
Natural Translation
She is always fidgeting during meetings.
Literal Translation
She has always the bougeotte in meeting

Free starter pack
Building your French vocabulary?
Get the 100 most common French words as a free PDF — one email, no spam.
Related Words
Explore French by topic