Son excellent professeur l'a motivée à travailler dur pour les examens finaux.
English: Her excellent teacher has motivated her to study hard for the final exams.
motiver /motivˈe/ · verb · CEFR B2. French translation of "motivate".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- motivate
- Translation
- motiver
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | motiver |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + motiver
- Examples
- Nous devons souvent motiver.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Qu'est-ce qui vous motive à vous lever tôt chaque matin pendant l'hiver froid?
English: What motivates you to wake up early every single morning during the cold winter?
Il motive son équipe en fixant des objectifs clairs et en célébrant chaque petite réussite.
English: He motivates his team by setting clear goals and celebrating every small success.
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