French Conversation · Level 52
75 words
French word
incitant
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃sitɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounincentive
Example
La prime est un incitant pour postuler.
The bonus is an incentive to apply.
More examples
Une promotion peut être un incitant à l'achat.
A promotion can be an incentive to buy.
Core concept
A concrete reward or policy lever that makes participation or effort more likely.
Common phrases
incitant à participer
incentive to participate
incitant à l'achat
incentive to buy
Similar words
prime: Extra money paid to encourage applications or achievement.
récompense: A reward given for effort or achievement.
avantage: A favorable condition or benefit that makes a choice easier.
motivation: An inner desire or reason that prompts or sustains action.
Definition in French
Cause ou mesure destinée à stimuler la participation ou l'effort d'une personne, utilisée pour pousser quelqu'un à agir.
Word origin
The noun incitant is formed from French inciter, meaning "to urge or stimulate," with the ending -ant, and inciter comes from Latin incitare.
Usage tips
- Incitant is a masculine noun, so the usual article is un: un incitant.
Other meanings
- encouragementnoun
- stimulusnoun
Opposites
- découragementdiscouragementnoun
- dissuasiondeterrencenoun
Related words
- incitationencouragementnoun
- incitatifincentivizingadjective