motivation

• Nom désignant une force interne qui pousse à agir, un désir, une raison ou un intérêt qui incite une personne à se comporter d'une certaine manière ou à poursuivre un objectif.

A noun referring to the inner drive, desire, or reason that prompts a person to act or behave in a particular way.

1. Reason or driveB1formal

   The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way; the general desire or willingness to do something.

   Motivation (raison ou désir d'agir)

   • Her motivation for studying hard was to get into a good university.
   • He lacks the motivation to exercise regularly.
   • The team's motivation was high after their recent victory.

   Synonymesdriveencouragementimpetusincentiveinducementinspirationmotivereasonspurstimulus

   Antonymesapathydeterrentdiscouragementdisincentiveindifferencelaziness

2. Psychological driveB2formal

   The psychological process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors.

   Motivation (processus psychologique)

   • Intrinsic motivation comes from internal satisfaction, not external rewards.
   • The course helped students find their own motivation to learn.
   • Motivation can be influenced by both internal and external factors.

   Synonymesdriveimpetusimpulseincentiveinspirationmotivestimulusurge

   Antonymesapathydiscouragementdisincentiveindifference