mouvement

movement, motion

noun moov-MAHN Less Common

Also means

movement (political/social)

Usage Note

Mouvement covers both physical motion and organised social or political movements (le mouvement des droits civiques). En mouvement means in motion. Faux mouvement (false move / wrong movement) is a common phrase for a physical strain or a tactical blunder. The plural mouvements often refers to musical movements as well.

Examples

"Ses mouvements sont très fluides."

Natural Translation

Her movements are very fluid.

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