moteur

le moteur
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. engine
Le moteur de la voiture fait un bruit étrange.The car's engine is making a strange noise.
b. motor
Le ventilateur possède un petit moteur électrique.The fan has a small electric motor.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(leading factor)
a. driving force
L'innovation est le moteur de la croissance de cette entreprise.Innovation is the driving force behind the company's growth.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. motor
La kinésithérapie a permis d'améliorer les capacités motrices du patient.Physical therapy helped improve the patient's motor skills.
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