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volonté — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • drive verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
  • volition noun The act of consciously deciding or choosing to do something, using one's own will.
  • will verb A modal verb used to talk about the future, often with a sense of intention or certainty.
  • willpower noun The mental strength to control your own actions and stick to a decision, especially resisting temptation.

Senses

volonté is used for these senses in English:

  • drive A mechanism used to power or give motion to a vehicle or other machine or machine part.
  • volition A conscious choice or decision. [from early 17th c.]
  • willpower The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.

drive — full definition

  1. verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
  2. verb To motivate, push, or compel someone or something toward an outcome.
  3. noun A journey made in a vehicle.
  4. noun Strong motivation or determination to achieve something.
  5. noun A device used to store and retrieve computer data.

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