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mouvement

English translation of mouvement

movement

The French word for 'movement' is 'mouvement'. It is often used in similar contexts as in English, including physical movement or action, or a change or development. For example, in the sentence 'Le mouvement de la danseuse était gracieux', it means 'The dancer's movement was graceful'.


Example sentences using: mouvement

Elle a suivi le mouvement de son cœur.

English translation of Elle a suivi le mouvement de son cœur.

She followed the movement of her heart.

In this context, 'mouvement' metaphorically refers to the strong feeling or intuition of a person's heart which she trusted.

Le mouvement de l'air facilite la respiration.

English translation of Le mouvement de l'air facilite la respiration.

The movement of air facilitates breathing.

In this sentence, 'mouvement' is indicating the motion or movement of air which helps in breathing.

Le mouvement de ses mains était rapide.

English translation of Le mouvement de ses mains était rapide.

The movement of his hands was fast.

Here, 'mouvement' is used to express the speedy motion of the person's hands.

J'ai remarqué un mouvement suspect dans la ruelle.

English translation of J'ai remarqué un mouvement suspect dans la ruelle.

I noticed a suspicious movement in the alley.

In this context, 'mouvement' is used to refer to suspicious activity or behavior that the speaker noticed in the alley.

Le mouvement des vagues était apaisant.

English translation of Le mouvement des vagues était apaisant.

The movement of the waves was soothing.

The phrase uses 'mouvement' to describe the calming effect of the undulating or moving waves.

Le mouvement dansant des arbres au vent est beau à voir.

English translation of Le mouvement dansant des arbres au vent est beau à voir.

The dancing movement of the trees in the wind is beautiful to see.

'mouvement' is used here to depict the swinging or swaying movement of trees in the wind.

Il est essentiel de connaitre le mouvement de la circulation avant de conduire.

English translation of Il est essentiel de connaitre le mouvement de la circulation avant de conduire.

It is essential to know the movement of traffic before driving.

In this sentence, 'mouvement' refers to the flow or direction of traffic that one should know before starting to drive.

Le mouvement du train est stable.

English translation of Le mouvement du train est stable.

The movement of the train is stable.

'mouvement' here refers to the steady or smooth motion or progress of the train.

Le mouvement constant du pendule indique le passage du temps.

English translation of Le mouvement constant du pendule indique le passage du temps.

The constant movement of the pendulum signifies the passage of time.

This time 'mouvement' is representing the regular swinging motion of a pendulum that suggests the passing time.

Le mouvement de la population vers les villes continue de croître.

English translation of Le mouvement de la population vers les villes continue de croître.

The movement of the population towards the cities continues to grow.

'mouvement' is used to describe the migration or mass movement of people towards urban areas.

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