English–French

“engine” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/motœʁ/

Example

Le moteur ne démarre pas.

The engine won't start.

Illustration for moteur (engine)

How to say “engine” in French

“Engine” in French is moteur.

A compact power source drives a machine's parts and can also push a project or system forward.

Full entry for moteur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with moteur

Le moteur démarre dès qu'on tourne la clé.

The engine starts as soon as you turn the key.

Tips for using moteur

  • Moteur is masculine, so the standard forms are le moteur and un moteur, including in figurative phrases such as le moteur du changement.

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