motifs
The English phrase patterns is translated into French as motifs.
Which one should you use?
While motifs refers to decorative or recurring structural patterns, schémas is used for patterns in the sense of diagrams, outlines or systematic schemes. Additionally, Configurations is a formal expression used to emphasize arrangement or structure.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of motifs is motif.
Did you know?
- When talking about sewing patterns, French speakers don't use motifs, but instead use the word patron, which literally translates to 'boss' or 'master'.
- The word motif also means 'motive' or 'reason' in French, such as the motif for a crime or a decision.
- The word motif in French is also used in legal contexts to refer to the 'grounds' or the specific reasons for a judicial decision.
Examples in context
- Le tailleur de pierre a minutieusement sculpté des motifs complexes sur le monument.The stone carver meticulously carved intricate patterns on the monument.This sentence is useful for describing how a stone carver sculpted intricate motifs on a monument.Tatoeba #11927653 by lbdx, translation #11927645 by Babelball
- Les algorithmes passent au crible de grands jeux de données pour déceler des motifs inattendus.Algorithms sift through large data sets to detect unexpected patterns.This sentence is useful for showing how algorithms detect unexpected motifs in data sets.Tatoeba #10593171 by lbdx, translation #10593169 by ToxicFriu
- Le secret des combinaisons réside dans la reconnaissance des motifs qui identifient leurs éléments.The secret of combinations lies in recognizing the patterns that identify their elements.This sentence is useful for explaining how recognizing motifs is a secret to combinations.Tatoeba #10561428 by carlosalberto, translation #10561423 by carlosalberto
- Les schémas de consommation alimentaire de la population ont changé.The food consumption patterns of the population have changed.
- Les schémas de comportement des étudiants sont soumis à étude.The behavioral patterns of students are subject to study.
- J'aime les motifs géométriques sur cette jupe.I love the geometric patterns on this skirt.
- Il a des trucs récurrents dans sa façon de parler.He has recurring patterns in his way of speaking.
- J'ai remarqué certains trucs récurrents dans leur façon de s'habiller.I noticed some recurring patterns in their way of dressing.
- Mes habitudes matinales suivent toujours le même schéma.My morning habits always follow the same pattern.
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are looking at some decorative tiles in a shop.
- NathanJ'aime beaucoup ces motifs géométriques.I really like these geometric patterns.
- ChloéIls sont très élégants sur ce carrelage.They are very elegant on this tiling.
- NathanEst-ce que tu préfères les motifs floraux ?Do you prefer floral patterns?
- ChloéNon, je préfère le style minimaliste.No, I prefer the minimalist style.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
