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    Désignait (en. Designated)

    /dez.i.ɲɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To indicate by a sign or a name.
    The sign designated the entrance to the museum.
    Le panneau désignait l'entrée du musée.
    To show or make reference to.
    He clearly designated the culprits.
    Il désignait clairement les coupables.
    To empower or assign a role.
    She designated her son as heir.
    Elle désignait son fils comme héritier.

    Etymology

    The word 'designate' comes from the Latin 'designare', which means 'to indicate, designate, mark'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it designates
    refers to something or someone specifically.
    ça désigne
    he was designating with his gaze
    indicates an intention or thought without words.
    il désignait par son regard
    to designate a person in charge
    to name someone who takes responsibility for a situation.
    désigner un responsable

    Related Words

    designation
    The action of designating or naming something.
    désignation
    designate
    Verb related to indicating or naming.
    désigner

    Slang Meanings

    To designate someone as the culprit.
    He was designated as the culprit without evidence.
    On l'a désigné comme le coupable sans preuve.
    To designate a person for a position.
    He was designated to lead the project.
    Il a été désigné pour mener le projet.