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moving

/ˈmuːvɪŋ/

/ˈmuvɪŋ/

Translations

movingnoun

movings

déménagement

The moving was scheduled for next Saturday.

Le déménagement était prévu pour samedi prochain.

Synonyms

change of residence

movinggerund / present participle

/ˈmuːvɪŋ/

/ˈmuvɪŋ/

Functions as the present-participle form of “move” used adjectivally; allows comparison with more/most.

en mouvementSens physique, pour ce qui n’est pas immobile.

The moving train passed by the station quickly.

Le train en mouvement est passé rapidement devant la gare.

émouvantSens affectif : qui suscite une forte émotion.

The movie was so moving that it brought tears to my eyes.

Le film était si émouvant qu’il m’a fait venir les larmes aux yeux.

mobilePour ce qui peut changer de position ou se déplacer.

The moving clouds signaled an approaching storm.

Les nuages mobiles annonçaient l’arrivée d’une tempête.

Additional translations

de déménagementS’emploie surtout dans le domaine du déménagement et des frais associés.

Synonyms

Antonyms

moveverb

moving

Gerund

moved

Past Simple

moved

Past Participle

moving

Gerund

/muːv/

/muv/

déplacer

She moved the chair closer to the window.

Elle a déplacé la chaise plus près de la fenêtre.

avancer

The project is moving forward as planned.

Le projet avance comme prévu.

émouvoir

The speech moved the audience to tears.

Le discours a ému le public aux larmes.

déménager

They decided to move to a bigger house.

Ils ont décidé de déménager dans une maison plus grande.

inciter

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

moveverb

moving

Gerund

/muːv/

/muv/

Antonyms

stand still

stay put

immobilize

Definitions

movingnoun

The act of changing one's residence or location.

The moving was scheduled for next Saturday, and everyone was busy packing their belongings.

The process of transporting goods or people from one place to another.

The moving of the company's headquarters to a new city required careful planning and coordination.

movinggerund / present participle

In motion; not stationary.

The moving train passed by the station quickly.

Causing strong feelings of sadness or sympathy.

The movie was so moving that it brought tears to my eyes.

Changing or capable of changing position or place.

The moving clouds signaled an approaching storm.

Relating to the act or business of relocating household goods.

Moving expenses can be substantial when you change apartments.

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.