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    Bougeait (en. Was moving)

    /buʒɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Perform a movement.
    The wind was moving the branches of the trees.
    Le vent faisait bougeait les branches des arbres.
    Change place.
    He was constantly moving to find a comfortable position.
    Il bougeait constamment pour trouver une position confortable.
    Be in motion.
    She was fidgeting on her seat all the time.
    Elle bougeait tout le temps sur son siège.

    Etymology

    The word 'bouger' comes from the Latin verb 'bullire', which means 'to boil' or 'to move'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    move the lines
    Modify a situation to provoke a change.
    bouger les lignes
    move in all directions
    Make disordered or multiple movements.
    bouger dans tous les sens
    move the fingers
    Make small movements, often as a sign of impatience.
    bouger les doigts

    Related Words

    stir
    Move something to change its place.
    remuer
    bouger
    Perform a movement or a displacement.
    bouger
    displace
    Change the location of an object or a person.
    déplacer

    Slang Meanings

    Move quickly.
    He moved when he saw the police.
    Il a bougé quand il a vu la police.
    Make noise.
    This group was partying all night long.
    Ce groupe bougeait toute la nuit en faisant la fête.