je suis motivé
In French, "I am driven" is expressed as je suis motivé.
This phrase describes a person who is highly motivated to achieve a goal. While 'driven' in English can imply a certain intensity or even obsession, 'motivé' in French is a more standard way to express being motivated or driven toward a goal.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the adjective must take an extra 'e' at the end, resulting in je suis motivée.
Did you know?
- While motivé is the standard term, a French person might use the phrase avoir la gnaque to describe someone truly 'driven' with an aggressive, competitive hunger for success.
- In French, the concept of being driven can be expressed as être mû by something, using a verb that relates to ripening or maturing, as if the drive grew within the person.
- The word je in your phrase evolved from the Latin 'ego', a word that is still recognizable in English and serves as the root for many similar 'I' pronouns in Romance languages.
Examples in context
- Dans mon travail, je suis motivé(e) à atteindre mes objectifs et à me surpasser chaque jour.In my work, I am driven to achieve my goals and exceed myself every day.
- Je suis déterminé(e) à faire tout mon possible pour réussir mes études.I am determined to do everything possible to succeed in my studies.
- Parmi mes amis, je suis super motivé(e) pour organiser ce voyage mémorable.Among my friends, I'm really motivated to organize this memorable trip.
- Pour mon projet entrepreneurial, je suis un vrai battant. Rien ne pourra m'arrêter.For my entrepreneurial project, I am a real fighter. Nothing can stop me.
- Je suis très motivé par ce projet.I am very driven by this project.
- Je suis motivé par mes ambitions.I am driven by my ambitions.
- Je suis motivé à réussir mes examens.I am driven to pass my exams.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are talking about their career goals.
- LucasJe suis motivé pour obtenir cette promotion.I am driven to get this promotion.
- ChloéC'est super, tu travailles très dur.That's great, you are working very hard.
- LucasOui, je veux vraiment évoluer ici.Yes, I really want to move up here.
- ChloéJe suis sûre que tu vas réussir, Lucas.I am sure you will succeed, Lucas.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries je, suis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
