Le motif sur la route est différent des autres routes.
English: The pattern on the road is different from other roads.
motif /motˈif/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "pattern".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Transport et Mouvement
- Source term
- pattern
- Translation
- motif
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "le".
| Dictionary form | motif |
|---|---|
| Article | le |
| Gender/article class | masculine |
| Regular/likely plural | motifs |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + le motif
- Examples
- C'est le motif.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Topic context
This word appears in the French Transport et Mouvement.
Example Sentences
Sa robe a un joli motif floral.
English: Her dress has a beautiful flower pattern.
J'aime le motif sur sa chemise.
English: I like the pattern on his shirt.
Elle a choisi un motif rayé pour les rideaux.
English: She chose a striped pattern for the curtains.
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