motorisé
The English phrase motorized is translated into French as motorisé.
The word is an adjective used to describe something that is equipped with a motor.
Meaning: equipped with a motor (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the noun moteur (motor) and the suffix -isé, which is equivalent to the English suffix -ized.
Which one should you use?
While motorisé refers to something with a motor, it is the direct antonym of manuel (manual) when discussing appliances or window treatments.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes to match the noun it modifies: use motorisée for feminine singular nouns, motorisés for masculine plural nouns and motorisées for feminine plural nouns.
Did you know?
- While motorisé describes an object, a person who commutes using motorized transport is often described as motorisé as well, though it can sometimes sound like they are 'equipped' with a motor rather than just driving one.
- In French military terms, motorisé describes infantry that uses vehicles for transport but fights on foot, while mécanisé refers to troops who fight from within armored vehicles.
- The root word moteur comes from the Latin motorem, meaning 'mover', which is also the ancestor of the English word 'motivation'.
Examples in context
- Nous vendons des capteurs pour des stores motorisés.We sell sensors for motorized awnings.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use motorisé when referring to awnings.Tatoeba #5351511 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #5351247 by AlanF_US
- On peut acheter des capteurs pour auvents motorisés ici.Sensors for motorized awnings can be bought here.Tatoeba #8640817 by Aiji, translation #5351246 by AlanF_US
- une voiture motoriséeA motorized car
- un scooter motoriséA motorized scooter
- un bateau à moteurA motorized boat
- Il a acheté un fauteuil roulant motorisé.He bought a motorized wheelchair.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are discussing home renovations.
- HugoTu veux un rideau motorisé pour le salon ?Do you want a motorized curtain for the living room?
- ChloéOui, ce serait vraiment pratique, Hugo.Yes, that would be really practical, Hugo.
- HugoC'est plus cher qu'un modèle manuel.It is more expensive than a manual model.
- ChloéJe préfère le confort du système motorisé.I prefer the comfort of the motorized system.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
