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impetus in French

impetus in French is élan — impetus means something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.

impetus in French

élan
noun
A force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse.

What does "impetus" mean?

  1. noun Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.
    "The scandal gave fresh impetus to calls for reform."
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impetus in a sentence

  • The scandal gave fresh impetus to calls for reform.
  • Winning the award gave her the impetus to start a new project.

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What is "impetus" in French?

"impetus" in French is élan. impetus means: Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.

How do you use "impetus" in a sentence?

Example: "The scandal gave fresh impetus to calls for reform." In French, "impetus" is élan.

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