How is the word motif translated from French to English

English translation
pattern
noun

Dessin de formes ou de couleurs qui se répète.

A repeated design of shapes or colours.

Examples with “motif”

See how the word “motif” is used in sentences

  • Le tapis a un motif simple. — The rug has a simple pattern.

  • Leur schéma de sommeil a changé. — Their sleep pattern changed.

  • Elle a suivi le patron pour coudre la robe. — She followed the pattern to sew the dress.

  • Ce motif se répète tous les dix centimètres. — This pattern repeats every ten centimetres.

  • Nous avons remarqué le même schéma dans son comportement. — We noticed the same pattern in his behaviour.

  • Découpe le patron en papier avant de commencer. — Cut out the paper pattern before you start.

  • Aimes-tu le motif de ces carreaux ? — Do you like the pattern on these tiles?

  • Y a-t-il un schéma derrière ces retards ? — Is there a pattern to these delays?

  • Le patron existe en trois tailles. — The pattern comes in three sizes.

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