momentum

US /məˈmen.t̬əm/
UK /məˈmen.t̬əm/
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1.

élan, quantité de mouvement

the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity

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The car gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.
La voiture a pris de l'élan en dévalant la colline.
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The ball's momentum carried it into the net.
L'élan du ballon l'a porté dans le filet.
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impetuspropulsiondrivethrustforce
2.

élan, dynamisme, impulsion

the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events

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The campaign is gaining momentum.
La campagne prend de l'ampleur.
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We need to build on this positive momentum.
Nous devons bâtir sur cet élan positif.
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impetusdrivethrustforcepower