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    Indication (en. Indication)

    /ɛ̃.di.ka.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A sign that shows or suggests something.
    The indication on the sign warns drivers of the route to take.
    L'indication sur le panneau avertit les conducteurs de la route à suivre.
    Evidence or mention of a fact.
    This indication is crucial for our study.
    Cette indication est cruciale pour notre étude.
    Instruction or directive to follow.
    He provided a clear indication on how to proceed.
    Il a donné une indication claire sur la manière de procéder.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'indicatio', derived from 'indicare' which means 'to indicate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    give an indication
    to provide a clue or information.
    donner une indication
    take as an indication
    to accept a sign or instruction.
    prendre en indication
    without indication
    without orientation or guide.
    sans indication

    Related Words

    indicate
    To make known, to signal something.
    indiquer
    indicated
    Mentioned or reported.
    indiqué
    indicative
    Which serves to indicate.
    indiciaire

    Slang Meanings

    An unofficial hint or suggestion.
    He received an indication from the lower neighborhood on how to get tickets.
    Il a reçu une indication du bas quartier sur la façon d'obtenir des billets.
    A sign or advice given informally.
    His indications were a bit vague, but we got the idea.
    Ses indications étaient un peu floues, mais on a compris l'idée.