Enseigne (en. Taught)

/ɑ̃.sɛɲ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Plate or panel indicating the name of a store or business.

The restaurant's sign is very bright.

L'enseigne du restaurant est très lumineuse.

Symbol or characteristic sign of a group, organization, or profession.

This military insignia is very old.

Cette enseigne militaire est très ancienne.

Label or sign indicating a direction, a warning, or information.

The sign on the door indicates that the store is closed.

L'enseigne sur la porte indique que le magasin est fermé.

From Latin 'insignia', meaning 'mark' or 'sign'.

To make a good impression

To be well perceived

faire bonne enseigne

Religious symbol

Symbol of a religious institution

enseigne religieuse

Rallying sign

Symbol or mark that unites a group

enseigne de ralliement

Teacher

Person who teaches, professor.

enseignant

Teaching

Action of teaching, education.

enseignement

Sign (for a shop) - used informally.

Look at this sign, it really catches the eye!

Regarde cette enseigne, elle attire vraiment l'attention !

Sign to indicate a strong personality or character.

In this neighborhood, there are signs that really stand out.

Dans ce quartier, il y a des enseignes qui se démarquent vraiment.