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    Remuaient (en. Were stirring)

    [ʁə.my.ɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of moving or shaking something.
    The waves were rocking the boat on the water.
    Les vagues remuaient le bateau sur l'eau.
    To put a part of the body into motion.
    They were waving their arms to warm up.
    Ils remuaient les bras pour se réchauffer.
    To vary a situation or a state.
    The news stirred public opinion.
    Les nouvelles remuaient l'opinion publique.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'remuer', derived from the Latin 'removēre' meaning 'to move'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to move heaven and earth
    To do everything possible to obtain something.
    remuer ciel et terre
    to stir up memories
    To bring back past memories.
    remuer les souvenirs
    to stir in the shadows
    To act discreetly, without being noticed.
    remuer dans l'ombre

    Related Words

    to move
    A verb meaning to displace, shake, or change position.
    remuer
    movement
    Action or effect of moving or being in motion.
    mouvement
    agitation
    The state of what is shaken or stirred.
    agitation

    Slang Meanings

    To get moving
    You have to get moving to make progress in life.
    Il faut se remuer pour progresser dans la vie.
    To make noise by moving
    They stirred in the streets during the party.
    Ils ont remué dans les rues pendant la fête.