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    Bouge (en. Move)

    /buʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make a movement, to move.
    It's useless to stay still, move a little.
    Il est inutile de rester immobile, bouge un peu.
    To change the position of something.
    Move this chair for more comfort.
    Bouge cette chaise pour plus de confort.
    To express annoyance or agitation.
    She can't help but move when she's nervous.
    Elle ne peut pas s'empêcher de bouger lorsqu'elle est nerveuse.
    To participate in physical activity.
    You need to move to stay healthy.
    Il faut bouger pour rester en bonne santé.

    Etymology

    From the ancient verb 'bouger' in Old French, derived from the Latin 'bullicare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    move the lines
    To modify a situation, to make a significant change.
    bouger les lignes
    move a finger
    Make a small effort or movement.
    bouge un doigt
    not budge an inch
    To stay still, not change one’s mind.
    ne pas bouger d'un pouce

    Related Words

    movement
    Action of moving from one place to another.
    déplacement
    mobility
    Ability to move.
    mobilité
    agitation
    State of being agitated, restless.
    agitation

    Slang Meanings

    To move quickly.
    At the bistro, he said you have to move to grab a table.
    Au bistro, il a dit qu'il faut bouger pour choper une table.
    To get moving on the dance floor.
    On the dance floor, everyone moves to the rhythm of the music.
    Sur la piste, tout le monde bouge au rythme de la musique.