No. 8,816 in French
bouge
"Bouge" means "hovel" or "shabby dwelling" in English.
In a sentence
Le vase ne bouge pas, même quand il y a du vent.
The vase doesn’t move, even when there is wind.
In this context, 'bouge' is a verb meaning 'to move physically'.
Elle bouge toujours lorsqu’elle écoute de la musique.
She always moves when she listens to music.
Here, 'bouge' again is a verb, referring to bodily movement caused by activity.
Ne bouge pas, je reviens tout de suite.
Don’t move, I’m coming right back.
'Bouge' is used as a command, to instruct someone not to move.
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