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    Désigner (en. Designer)

    /de.zi.ɲe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To show or indicate something precisely.
    It is necessary to clearly designate everyone's responsibilities.
    Il faut désigner clairement les responsabilités de chacun.
    To choose or name a person to occupy a position.
    She was designated as the project manager.
    Elle a été désignée comme la responsable du projet.
    To describe or illustrate a feature.
    The artist designated her internal struggles through her works.
    L'artiste a désigné ses interrogations internes à travers ses œuvres.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'designare', meaning to mark out, designate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    designate a candidate
    Choosing a person for a position or role.
    désigner un candidat
    designate a manager
    Appointing someone who will be in charge of a specific task or function.
    désigner un responsable
    designate a location
    Indicating a specific place.
    désigner un lieu

    Related Words

    name
    To give a name to someone or something.
    nommer
    indication
    A sign or instruction that guides towards something.
    indication
    choice
    The action of selecting or deciding between several options.
    choix

    Slang Meanings

    To designate someone for a date.
    I designated my buddy to come to the party.
    J'ai désigné mon pote pour qu'il vienne à la fête.
    To designate something as cool.
    This new café? Honestly, I designate it as the best spot in town.
    Ce nouveau café ? Franchement, je le désigne comme le meilleur endroit en ville.