Translations

moveverb
moved
Past Simple
moved
Past Participle
moving
Gerund
UK
/muːv/
US
/muv/
She moved the chair closer to the window.
Elle a déplacé la chaise plus près de la fenêtre.
The project is moving forward as planned.
Le projet avance comme prévu.
The speech moved the audience to tears.
Le discours a ému le public aux larmes.
They decided to move to a bigger house.
Ils ont décidé de déménager dans une maison plus grande.
The documentary moved many viewers to volunteer for the cause.
Le documentaire a incité de nombreux spectateurs à se porter volontaires pour la cause.
se déplacer
The crowd moved toward the exit.
La foule s'est déplacée vers la sortie.
bougerSurtout à l'intransitif, dans la langue courante.
Please move so I can sit down.
Bouge s'il te plaît pour que je puisse m'asseoir.
Additional translations
proposerFormule employée en réunion ou en contexte délibératif.
progresserSens figuré, développement.
movenoun
moves
pl
UK
/muːv/
US
/muːv/
déplacementEmploi général.
The move to a new city was both exciting and daunting for the family.
Le déplacement vers une nouvelle ville était à la fois excitant et intimidant pour la famille.
The move from one job to another can be a challenging transition.
Le changement d'un emploi à un autre peut être une transition difficile.
coupDans les jeux et les sports.
His next move in the chess game was crucial to securing a win.
Son prochain coup dans la partie d'échecs était crucial pour assurer la victoire.
The move to a larger office space allowed the company to expand its operations.
Le déménagement dans un espace de bureaux plus grand a permis à l'entreprise d'étendre ses activités.
déménagementPour un changement de domicile ou de lieu d’activité.
The move to a new city was both exciting and daunting for the family.
Le déménagement dans une nouvelle ville était à la fois enthousiasmant et intimidant pour la famille.
initiativePour une décision ou action stratégique.
Investing in renewable energy was a smart move for the company.
Investir dans les énergies renouvelables était une initiative intelligente pour l'entreprise.
coupDans les jeux, notamment les échecs.
His next move in the chess game was crucial to securing a win.
Son prochain coup dans la partie d'échecs était crucial pour assurer la victoire.
Additional translations
pasDanse ou performance.
mesureSens stratégique ou décisionnel.
figureDanse ; une figure ou un pas chorégraphique.
figureDanse, chorégraphie.
moveinterjection
UK
/muːv/
US
/muv/
Used as a sharp command telling someone to start moving or clear the way.
Bougez !
Move! The fire-fighters need to get through.
Bougez ! Les pompiers doivent passer.
Synonyms
Get out of the way!
Out of the way!
Make way!
Clear the way!
Step aside!
Move aside!
Clear out!
Get moving!
Beat it!
Look out!

Definitions

moveverb
To change position or place.
She moved the chair closer to the window.
To make progress or develop in a particular direction.
The project is moving forward as planned.
To cause someone to feel strong emotions.
The speech moved the audience to tears.
To change one's residence or place of business.
They decided to move to a bigger house.
To propose or formally suggest something in a meeting.
I move that we adjourn the meeting until next week.
To prompt or induce someone to take action.
The documentary moved many viewers to volunteer for the cause.
moveverb
To change position or travel from one place to another.
The cat moved silently across the room.
To change residence, workplace, or location.
They moved to Canada after college.
To affect someone emotionally.
The song moved the audience to tears.
To take action or proceed, especially in order to make progress or solve a problem.
We need to move quickly on this issue.
movenoun
An act of changing position or place; a relocation.
The move to the new office took all weekend.
An action or decision taken to achieve an aim, especially in a strategic or competitive situation.
His next move was to offer a new deal.
A turn or action in a game.
It's your move.
movenoun
An act of changing physical location or position.
The move to a new city was both exciting and daunting for the family.
A change of place, position, or state.
The move from one job to another can be a challenging transition.
A strategic action or decision.
Investing in renewable energy was a smart move for the company.
A change of residence or business location.
The move to a larger office space allowed the company to expand its operations.
A step or maneuver in a game or sport.
His next move in the chess game was crucial to securing a win.
A movement or gesture in dance or performance.
The choreographer taught the troupe a complex new move.
moveinterjection
Used as a command to begin moving or to get out of the way.
Move! The fire-fighters need to get through.