Motifs (en. Patterns)
/mɔ.tif/
Slang Meanings
Unclear or suspicious motive.
His motives for going out at that hour are a bit dodgy.
Ses motifs pour sortir à cette heure-là sont un peu louches.
A pretext or excuse for doing something.
He always has a motive in mind to justify his actions.
Il a toujours un motif en tête pour justifier ses actions.