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motive

/ˈməʊ.tɪv/

/ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Translations

motivenoun

motives

/ˈməʊ.tɪv/

/ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

motifAu sens de thème récurrent dans une œuvre d’art, de littérature ou de musique.

The recurring motive of love and betrayal is evident throughout the novel.

Le motif récurrent de l’amour et de la trahison est évident tout au long du roman.

mobileAu sens de raison cachée ou non évidente, notamment en contexte juridique ou policier.

The detective questioned the suspect to uncover his motive for the crime.

Le détective a interrogé le suspect pour découvrir son mobile du crime.

Additional translations

moteurSens technique rare : agent ou force produisant le mouvement.

Synonyms

motive force

motiveverb

motived

Past Simple

motived

Past Participle

motiving

Gerund

Rare, chiefly formal: to motivate or to set in motion.

motiverEmploi rare.

The promise of a bonus motived the workers to finish early.

La promesse d’une prime a motivé les employés à terminer plus tôt.

Synonyms

motiveadjective

/ˈməʊ.tɪv/

/ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

moteurAu sens de « qui produit le mouvement » ; emploi technique.

The motive force of the engine was impressive.

La force motrice du moteur était impressionnante.

Additional translations

motivantSens rare : « qui sert de raison, qui incite ».

Synonyms

Definitions

motivenoun

A reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious.

The detective questioned the suspect to uncover his motive for the crime.

A motif or theme in a work of art, literature, or music.

The recurring motive of love and betrayal is evident throughout the novel.

A physical force or agent that produces motion.

Steam pressure served as the motive driving the pistons.

motiveverb

To provide (someone) with a motive; to motivate (rare).

The promise of a bonus motived the workers to finish early.

motiveadjective

Causing or able to cause motion.

The motive force of the engine was impressive, propelling the vehicle forward with ease.

Relating to or serving as a reason for doing something.

The motive factor behind her decision to move was the new job opportunity.