Sciences Naturelles SAT - Movement

the power or ability to move on one's own without any external force

locomotion

the path an object, usually a rocket, follows in air or space

trajectoire

the act or process of advancing or moving forward in a gradual or orderly manner

progression

the amount of energy or particles passing through per unit area per unit time

flux, débit

the action or process of driving or propelling an object forward through a medium, typically involving the generation of thrust or force

propulsion

a rapid and sudden drop from the sky

p plongée, chute

a substance that helps something move forward

propulseur

the position in relation to geographical or directional references

orientation, position géographique

to increase the speed of movement; to move faster

accélérer

to constantly move around a gas, air, or liquid inside a closed area

circuler

to strategically navigate or direct a vehicle, object, or oneself through a series of planned movements

manœuvrer

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

voltiger, se déplacer rapidement

to move across or through a particular area, often with the intention of reaching a destination or following a specific course

traverser, suivre

to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups

affluer, entroisser

to slowly leak or pass through small openings

s'infiltrer, se répandre

to surpass, exceed, or move faster than someone or something

dépasser, surpasser

to move in a rhythmic or repetitive pattern that rises and falls

fluctuer

to arrange or position things or elements in a straight line or in a coordinated manner

aligner, mettre en ligne

to slowly leak or pass through small openings

suinter, couler lentement

to flip or reverse the position or arrangement of something

retourner

to move swiftly and smoothly across a surface or through the air, often in a broad or wide-ranging motion

balayer, épouser

to convey or move people or items back and forth between locations

navetter, transporter

to cause something to depart from an established course

dévier

to make a sudden, brief, and involuntary movement

tressaillir, sursauter

to move or convey a heavy object with effort

transporter, cartonner

to incline or lean in a particular direction

incliner, pencher

to bounce back after hitting a surface

rebondir, retomber

to uproot or relocate someone or something

transplanter, déplacer

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

conduire, piloter, barrer, gouverner, diriger, guider

(of a river, trail, etc.) to follow along a curvy or indirect path

serpenter, faire des méandres

to lower or cause to move downward in position

abaisser, déprimer

to move with speed and intensity

se précipiter, fuser

to transfer liquid from one container to another using a tube or hose, typically by creating a vacuum or by gravity

siphonner, aspirer

to transport or haul something heavy or cumbersome with effort

traîner, transporter

to move or be drawn towards a center of gravity or mass, influenced by gravitational attraction

graviter, se diriger vers

to move in a loose, uncontrolled, or erratic manner

se débattre, taper

to move repeatedly from side to side, often in a rhythmic or playful manner

remuer, agir

to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried

traîner, se déplacer lourdement

to move in a twisting or whirling motion, creating a pattern of circular or spiral motion

tourbillonner, spiraler

to rotate around a central point or axis

pivoter, tourner

to move apart and continue in another direction

diverger, s’écarter, bifurquer, se séparer

to meet or cross another path, line, etc. at a particular point

se couper, se croiser

to change direction or take a different course

dévier

sudden, quick, and irregular motions characterized by abrupt starts and stops

saccadé, irrégulier

describing sudden and violent actions or motions

convulsif, convulsif(ve)

(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

tremblant

moving or turning in the same direction as the hands of a clock

dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre, horaire