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remuer

Pronunciation: /ʁə.mɥe/

“remuer” is a French word. Its 8 meanings in English:

verb

  1. to move (something, often with repeated, restless or agitated movement, especially a body part); to shake, swing, wag
  2. to move; to shift; to shuffle; to rearrange (something around)
  3. to stir (a liquid or mixture)
  4. to turn over (earth, soil); to toss (salad)
  5. to deeply move, touch (someone)
  6. to stir up (emotions, feelings, memories)
  7. to move (around); to fidget
  8. to make an effort; to get moving

In French

  1. Mouvoir, déplacer.
  2. Déplacer, déménager quelqu'un.
  3. Transporter de la terre d’un lieu à un autre.
  4. Poursuivre ou réveiller une affaire négligée, oubliée ou interrompue.
  5. Nettoyer et changer les langes d'un enfant.
  6. Émouvoir, exciter un sentiment, un mouvement dans l’âme.
  7. Agiter, mettre en mouvement, pousser à une entreprise, à la révolte.
  8. Faire un mouvement, bouger.
  9. Agir, tenter quelque chose.

Etymology

From re- + muer.

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