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movement

/ˈmuːv.mənt/

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Mouvement

Physical motion between points in space.

Examples :

"I saw a movement in that grass on the hill."

J'ai vu un mouvement dans l'herbe sur la colline.

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Mécanisme, mouvement

A system or mechanism for transmitting motion of a definite character, or for transforming motion, such as the wheelwork of a watch.

Examples :

"The intricate movement of the grandfather clock displayed the precise passage of time. "

Le mécanisme complexe de l'horloge grand-père affichait le passage précis du temps.

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Mouvement

The impression of motion in an artwork, painting, novel etc.

Examples :

"The painting of the running children created a strong sense of movement. "

La peinture des enfants en train de courir créait une forte impression de mouvement.

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Mouvement, courant

A trend in various fields or social categories, a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals

Examples :

"The labor movement has been struggling in America since the passage of the Taft-Hartley act in 1947."

Le mouvement ouvrier lutte en Amérique depuis l'adoption de la loi Taft-Hartley en 1947.

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Mouvement, partie

A large division of a larger composition.

Examples :

"The symphony's first movement is always the most energetic. "

Le premier mouvement de la symphonie est toujours le plus énergique.

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Progression mélodique, caractère accentuel, tempo ou rythme

Melodic progression, accentual character, tempo or pace.

Examples :

"The movement of the music in the school play was fast-paced and energetic. "

La progression mélodique de la musique dans la pièce de théâtre de l'école était rapide et énergique.

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Décollage, atterrissage

An instance of an aircraft taking off or landing.

Examples :

"Albuquerque International Sunport serviced over 200,000 movements last year."

L'aéroport international Sunport d'Albuquerque a enregistré plus de 200 000 décollages et atterrissages l'année dernière.

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Déviation, changement de trajectoire

The deviation of a pitch from ballistic flight.

Examples :

"The movement on his cutter was devastating."

La déviation de son cutter était dévastatrice.

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Rotation

A pattern in which pairs change opponents and boards move from table to table in duplicate bridge.

Examples :

"The movement in the bridge tournament ensured everyone played against different partners and tables. "

La rotation du tournoi de bridge a permis à chacun de jouer contre différents partenaires et sur différentes tables.

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Défécation, évacuation des selles

An act of emptying the bowels.

Examples :

"After a big meal, Sarah experienced a sudden movement. "

Après un gros repas, Sarah a eu une soudaine envie d'aller à la selle.

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Émotion, sentiment

Motion of the mind or feelings; emotion.

Examples :

"Her sudden movement of anger was noticeable in the way she slammed the door. "

Son mouvement soudain de colère était perceptible à la façon dont elle a claqué la porte.

mind emotion essential