motion

mouvement

Le déplacement d’une chose qui change de position au fil du temps.

En anglais simple : The movement of something as it changes its position over time.

• The train was still in motion.
• We studied the motion of the planets.
• The ball’s motion slowed as it rolled across the grass.

Comment l'utiliser : in motion (The wheels are already in motion.); set something in motion (The motor sets the belt in motion.)

Synonymes : movement

Contraires : rest

Expressions courantes : in motion, set in motion, constant motion

mouvement, geste

Un mouvement du corps ou d’une autre chose, souvent léger ou bref.

En anglais simple : A movement of the body or something else, often small or brief.

• She made a slight motion with her hand.
• He opened the box with one quick motion.
• The dancer’s arm motions followed the music.

Synonymes : movement, gesture

Expressions courantes : a slight motion, hand motion, circular motion

motion

Proposition discutée et soumise au vote lors d’une réunion officielle.

En anglais simple : A proposal that people discuss and vote on at an official meeting.

• The motion passed.
• She put forward a motion to change the rules.
• Members voted against the motion after a long debate.

Comment l'utiliser : a motion to do something (The committee approved a motion to delay the vote.); a motion that… (She proposed a motion that the meeting be postponed.)

Synonymes : proposal

Expressions courantes : pass a motion, motion to adjourn, vote on a motion

faire signe

Indiquer à quelqu’un quoi faire par un mouvement de la main ou du corps.

En anglais simple : To use a movement of your hand or body to tell someone what to do.

• She motioned me over.
• He motioned for the children to be quiet.
• The officer motioned the car through the gate.

Comment l'utiliser : motion for someone to do something (She motioned for us to sit down.); motion to someone to do something (He motioned to the driver to stop.); motion someone towards something (The guard motioned us towards the exit.)

Synonymes : gesture, signal, beckon

Expressions courantes : motion to someone, motion someone over, motion someone inside