How is the word motif translated from French to English

English translation
motif
noun

Thème ou dessin qui se répète dans un art ou une musique.

A theme or pattern repeated in art or music.

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  • Un motif floral parcourt toute la collection. — A floral motif runs through the whole collection.

  • Le compositeur reprend ce motif à chaque mouvement. — The composer repeats this motif in every movement.

  • Repères-tu le motif sur le tapis ? — Can you spot the motif on the carpet?

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