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    Désigna (en. Designated)

    /de.zi.ɲa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To show or indicate by a name or a symbol.
    He designated the project manager.
    Il désigna le responsable du projet.
    To choose something from among other options.
    She designated her favorite book as a gift.
    Elle désigna son livre préféré comme cadeau.
    To allude to something specific.
    The author designated a period in history as a reference.
    L'auteur désigna une époque de l'histoire comme référence.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'designare', meaning 'to mark, to designate, to indicate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To designate a culprit
    To identify a person as responsible for an act.
    désigner un coupable
    To identify oneself
    To identify oneself for a role or task.
    se désigner
    To designate a place
    To indicate a specific location.
    désigner un lieu

    Related Words

    Designation
    Action of designating something.
    désignation
    Designer
    A person who designates or chooses.
    désigneur
    Designated
    Who has been chosen or designated.
    désigné

    Slang Meanings

    To indicate forcefully.
    He designated his choice by pointing it out.
    Il a désigné son choix en le montrant du doigt.
    To name someone informally.
    We designated Marc as the team leader without discussing it.
    On a désigné Marc comme le chef de l'équipe sans en discuter.