how to pronounce motif

/mɔ.tif/

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motif is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of motif in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… séjour pour un autre motif par exemple …”

meanings of motif

noun:

Motif.
Motive.
Pattern, design.

motif frequency in french - B2 level of CEFR

the word motif occurs in french on average 24.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.