What does motivation in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word motivation in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use motivation in French.

The word motivation in French means motivation, reason, cause, motivation, motivation interview, incentive interview, cover letter. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word motivation

motivation, reason, cause

nom féminin (cause)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Nous comprenons très bien les motivations de votre départ.
We understand the reasons for your departure quite well.

motivation

nom féminin (raison, intérêt)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Sa motivation est suffisante pour le pousser à courir même sous la pluie.
His motivation is sufficient to push him to run even in the rain.

motivation interview, incentive interview

nom masculin (évaluation de motivation)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

cover letter

nom féminin (lettre de candidature)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
J'ai reçu trois lettres de motivation à ce jour.
I received three cover letters today.

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