English–French
“motivate” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/motive/
Example
Qu'est-ce qui te motive ?
What motivates you?
How to say “motivate” in French
“Motivate” in French is motiver.
A clear reason or goal that turns intention into determined action.
Example sentences with motiver
Il faut motiver les élèves.
We need to motivate the students.
Tips for using motiver
- The usual construction is motiver quelqu'un à faire quelque chose, with the person as the direct object and à before the infinitive.
Other French words for “motivate”
Le discours a galvanisé toute l'équipe.
The speech motivated the whole team.