nounadjective

motive

motif · motrice

A reason a person has for doing something.

The explanation is being prepared.

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Examples

The detective questioned the suspect about their motive.noun

Le détective a interrogé le suspect sur son motif.

The old machine used a motive force to turn the wheels.adjective

L'ancienne machine utilisait une force motrice pour faire tourner les roues.

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