French Conversation · Level 113
59 words
French word
incitation
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃sitasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounincentive
Example
Une petite récompense peut être une incitation efficace pour étudier.
A small reward can be an effective incentive to study.
More examples
La publicité agit souvent comme une incitation à acheter.
Advertising often acts as an incentive to buy.
Core concept
A motivating force that prompts action from outside or within a person.
Common phrases
incitation à participer
incentive to participate
incitation financière
financial incentive
Similar words
motivation: An inner reason or desire that starts or sustains action.
encouragement: Support or praise that inspires action or effort.
stimulation: An outside stimulus that awakens interest and prompts action.
récompense: A reward or benefit offered to bring about desired behavior.
Definition in French
Moyen ou circonstance qui donne à une personne la raison ou l'envie d'entreprendre une action.
Word origin
French formed incitation from inciter with the suffix -ation, while inciter ultimately comes from Latin incitare, 'to spur on'.
Usage tips
- The usual construction before an action is incitation à plus a noun or infinitive, as in incitation à étudier.