How is the word mouvement translated from French to English

English translation
motion
noun

Fait de se déplacer ou d'être déplacé.

The act or process of moving.

Examples with “mouvement”

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  • Le doux mouvement du bateau m'a endormi. — The gentle motion of the boat made me sleepy.

  • L'avocat a déposé une requête en annulation de l'affaire. — The lawyer filed a motion to dismiss the case.

  • Elle m'a fait signe d'approcher. — She motioned me to come closer.

  • Mets la roue en mouvement en appuyant sur le bouton vert. — Set the wheel in motion by pressing the green button.

  • Le tribunal a rejeté la requête sans audience. — The court denied the motion without a hearing.

  • Le gardien a fait signe vers l'entrée latérale. — The guard motioned toward the side entrance.

  • Cette application mesure-t-elle le mouvement du poignet ? — Does this app measure the motion of your wrist?

  • Faut-il retirer la requête avant lundi ? — Should we withdraw the motion before Monday?

  • Il nous a fait signe de rester silencieux. — He motioned for us to keep quiet.

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