Translation
engine, motor
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Word origin
From Latin motor ('mover'), an agent noun from movere ('to move'). English 'motor', 'motion' and 'move' all trace back to the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- motor
- English cognates
- motor, motion, move
Grammar
Examples
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The engine has been making a strange noise since yesterday.
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Turn the engine off, we are going to wait here for ten minutes.
consomme .
This small electric motor uses very little power.
garagiste démonté .
The mechanic took the engine apart to find the fault.
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Tourism remains the driving force of the local economy.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 4: moteur, parc, miracle and 7 more words.