B2 adjective Neutre

budge

/bʌdʒ/

To move slightly or to change a decision, opinion, or position. It is most frequently used in negative constructions to indicate that someone is being stubborn or that an object is physically stuck.

Exemples

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1

I tried to slide the heavy bookshelf across the room, but it wouldn't budge.

I tried to slide the heavy bookshelf across the room, but it wouldn't move.

2

The committee has indicated that they will not budge from their established policy on environmental standards.

The committee has indicated that they will not change their position on their established policy on environmental standards.

3

Hey, can you budge up a little bit? I need a spot on the bench.

Hey, can you move over a little bit? I need a spot on the bench.

Famille de mots

Verb
budge
Adjectif
unbudgeable
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Astuce mémo

Think of a Bulldog that won't budge! Both are stubborn and refuse to move.

Quiz rapide

The negotiators were very firm; they refused to ____ on their demands even after hours of discussion.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : budge

Exemples

1

I tried to slide the heavy bookshelf across the room, but it wouldn't budge.

everyday

I tried to slide the heavy bookshelf across the room, but it wouldn't move.

2

The committee has indicated that they will not budge from their established policy on environmental standards.

formal

The committee has indicated that they will not change their position on their established policy on environmental standards.

3

Hey, can you budge up a little bit? I need a spot on the bench.

informal

Hey, can you move over a little bit? I need a spot on the bench.

4

Despite substantial pressure from the scientific community, the lead researcher refused to budge on the validity of the data.

academic

Despite substantial pressure from the scientific community, the lead researcher refused to change their stance on the validity of the data.

5

Negotiations stalled because neither side was willing to budge on the price of the acquisition.

business

Negotiations stalled because neither side was willing to compromise on the price of the acquisition.

Famille de mots

Verb
budge
Adjectif
unbudgeable

Collocations courantes

won't budge will not move or change
refused to budge strongly declined to change a position
budge an inch to move or change even a tiny amount
budge from to move away from a physical spot or a mental position
budge on to compromise regarding a specific topic

Phrases Courantes

won't budge an inch

to refuse to change one's opinion even slightly

budge up

to move to make room for someone else to sit

not budge

to remain completely firm or stuck

Souvent confondu avec

budge vs nudge

Nudge means to push someone gently, usually with your elbow, while budge means to move or change a position.

budge vs badge

Badge is a noun referring to an emblem or medal, whereas budge is a verb related to movement.

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Notes d'usage

Budge is almost always used in the negative (e.g., 'wouldn't budge') to emphasize resistance. In British English, 'budge up' is a common informal way to ask someone to move over.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often try to use it in positive sentences like 'I budged the chair,' but it is much more natural and common to use it in negative contexts like 'The chair wouldn't budge.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of a Bulldog that won't budge! Both are stubborn and refuse to move.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Middle French word 'bouger', which means 'to stir, move, or budge'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Often used with modal verbs: won't/wouldn't budge Commonly followed by prepositions: budge on (an issue) or budge from (a place/opinion) Intransitive use: 'It won't budge.'

Quiz rapide

The negotiators were very firm; they refused to ____ on their demands even after hours of discussion.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : budge

Expressions liées

Mots lis

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excelership

C1

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homosophful

C1

Describing a state of possessing shared wisdom or having a mindset that aligns with universal human understanding. It is often used to characterize individuals or groups that exhibit profound, common-sense insight or an intellectual harmony with their community.

abphotoion

C1

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undertrudless

C1

To execute a series of tasks or navigate a complex system with a complete absence of resistance or friction. It implies bypassing the usual 'trudge' or difficulty associated with a process, often in a mechanical or systematic way.

prodentation

C1

Characterized by the forward projection or protrusion of teeth or tooth-like structures. It is a specialized term used primarily in anatomical, biological, or technical descriptions to indicate a feature that juts outward.

regratine

C1

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prehabment

C1

The process of engaging in physical conditioning and strengthening exercises prior to a surgical procedure or a period of intense physical exertion. It is used to improve physiological resilience, reduce the risk of injury, and accelerate the subsequent recovery process.

anteregess

C1

A specialized term used primarily in academic and logical testing contexts to describe a preliminary stage of advancement or a forward-moving phase that precedes a primary event. It represents an initial step in a sequence that establishes the necessary conditions for further progress.

inclarive

C1

A noun referring to a rhetorical or logical construct that is intentionally broad yet lacks specific detail, often used to encompass various possibilities without committing to one. It describes a state where inclusion is prioritized over precision, leading to a calculated ambiguity.

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