Désigne (en. Designates)
/de.zin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To determine or specify something.
The contract designates the execution period of the work.
Le contrat désigne la période d'exécution des travaux.
To refer to a person or thing.
He designates Marie as the project manager.
Il désigne Marie comme la responsable du projet.
To use a term or name for identification.
This article designates the rights of consumers.
Cet article désigne les droits des consommateurs.
Etymology
From the Latin 'designare', meaning 'to indicate, to draw'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
designates a key player
refers to an important person in a given context.
designe un acteur clé
designated unloading area
a specific place for unloading goods.
décharge désignée
official designation
the recognition or formal name given to a person or entity.
désignation officielle
Related Words
designation
Action of designating or naming.
désignation
report
Action of signaling or making something known.
signalement
indication
Information given to orient or guide.
indication
Slang Meanings
To designate something in a familiar way.
This movie designates a good time among friends.
Ce film désigne un bon moment entre amis.
To use the term to refer to a style or trend.
This style of clothing is designated as vintage.
Ce style de vêtement est désigné comme vintage.