motor in French
motor in French is moteur — motor means a machine that converts energy, such as electricity or fuel, into motion.
motor in French
moteur
A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.
What does "motor" mean?
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noun A machine that converts energy, such as electricity or fuel, into motion.
"The washing machine's motor burned out after ten years."
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noun A car; a motor vehicle (chiefly British).
"He's just bought a new motor."
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verb To travel by car (somewhat dated or informal).
"We motored down to the coast for the weekend."
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motor in a sentence
- The washing machine's motor burned out after ten years.
- An electric motor powers the drone's four rotors.
- He's just bought a new motor.
- We motored down to the coast for the weekend.
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What is "motor" in French?
"motor" in French is moteur. motor means: A machine that converts energy, such as electricity or fuel, into motion.
How do you use "motor" in a sentence?
Example: "The washing machine's motor burned out after ten years." In French, "motor" is moteur.
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