motion

• Nom désignant une action, un processus ou un état de déplacement ou de changement de position ; mouvement physique ou changement de lieu, ainsi qu'un geste ou une proposition formelle dans une assemblée.

A noun referring to the act, process, or state of moving or being moved; a change in position or location.

1. MovementA2formal

   The act or process of moving or changing position.

   Mouvement

   • The motion of the waves was calming.
   • He made a sudden motion with his hand.
   • The car was in motion when the accident happened.

   Synonymeslocomotionmovementmovingpassageshiftstirringtransittravel

   Antonymesimmobilityinactivityquiescencereststillness

2. B2formal

   A formal proposal made in a meeting, court, or legislative assembly.

   Motion (proposition formelle)

   • The board approved the motion to increase funding.
   • She seconded the motion during the debate.
   • The motion was passed with a majority vote.

   Synonymesproposalpropositionrecommendationresolutionsubmission

3. B1formal

   A gesture or action that communicates something.

   Geste (action ou mouvement qui communique quelque chose)

   • He made a motion for her to sit down.
   • A slight motion of his head indicated agreement.
   • She used a hand motion to signal the start.

   Synonymesgesturemovementnodsignsignalwave

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire un geste ou un signe afin de diriger ou d'instruire quelqu'un, ou pour proposer officiellement une résolution lors d'une réunion.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a gesture or signal to direct or instruct someone, or to propose formally in a meeting.

1. Gesture or signalB2formal

   To make a movement, usually with the hand or head, to indicate or direct something.

   Faire signe

   • She motioned for him to come closer.
   • The guard motioned us to stop at the gate.
   • He motioned towards the exit with his hand.

   Synonymesbeckongestureindicatenodsignalwave