Something that's afoot is already happening, underway, or being prepared. You might reassure your fellow French club members that plans are afoot for a fund raiser to support your upcoming trip to Québec.

What does it mean to say something is afoot?

1 : on foot. 2 : in the process of development : underway a plan is afoot to build a new school.

What does movement afoot mean?

1. In motion or operation; in progress; astir. adverb. 1. On foot; walking.