impetus (impétus)

noun
/ˈɪmpɪtəs/
impulsion (impulsion)

Signification

a driving force or stimulus that makes something happen or progress more quickly
The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.
The force or energy with which a body moves; driving force; stimulus.
Traduction de la signification
une force motrice ou un stimulus qui fait en sorte que quelque chose se produise ou progresse plus rapidement
une force motrice ou un stimulus qui fait en sorte que quelque chose se produise ou progresse plus rapidement

Phrases d'exemple

The new policy gave fresh impetus to the education reforms.

La nouvelle politique a donné un nouvel élan aux réformes éducatives.
La nouvelle politique a donne un nouvel elan aux reformes educatives.

The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.

La nouvelle politique a donné un élan à la croissance économique.
La nouvelle politique a donne un elan a la croissance economique.

The new project gave an impetus to the company's growth.

Le nouveau projet a donné une impulsion à la croissance de l'entreprise.
Le nouveau projet a donne une impulsion a la croissance de l'entreprise.

Synonymes

stimulus, motivation, drive, boost, momentum
Entrée 1
stimulus, motivation, drive, boost, momentum
Entrée 2
motivation, drive, momentum
Entrée 3
motivation, drive, stimulus, momentum

Antonymes

hindrance, obstacle, deterrent, obstruction, discouragement, inertia
Entrée 1
hindrance, obstacle, deterrent
Entrée 2
hindrance, obstruction, deterrent
Entrée 3
discouragement, inertia, hindrance

Collocations

provide impetus, give impetus, create impetus, main impetus

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