bouge

This is the 8816th most frequent French word.


bouge

"Bouge" means "hovel" or "shabby dwelling" in English.


In this context, 'bouge' is a verb meaning 'to move physically'.

Le vase ne bouge pas, même quand il y a du vent.

The vase doesn’t move, even when there is wind.


Here, 'bouge' again is a verb, referring to bodily movement caused by activity.

Elle bouge toujours lorsqu’elle écoute de la musique.

She always moves when she listens to music.


'Bouge' is used as a command, to instruct someone not to move.

Ne bouge pas, je reviens tout de suite.

Don’t move, I’m coming right back.