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    Indications (en. Directions)

    /ɛ̃.di.ka.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Indication of an act or behavior.
    The expert's indications were invaluable during the investigation.
    Les indications de l'expert ont été précieuses lors de l'enquête.
    Indications about a product, often written on the packaging.
    The indications on the box explain how to use the medication.
    Les indications sur la boîte expliquent comment utiliser le médicament.
    Data provided to inform a decision.
    The indications provided by the director guided our strategy.
    Les indications fournies par le directeur ont guidé notre stratégie.

    Etymology

    Origin of the word indications: from Latin 'indicatio', meaning 'indication, sign'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    follow the indications
    To respect the advice or instructions provided.
    suivre les indications
    clear indications
    Obvious and unambiguous advice or signs.
    indications claires
    contradictory indications
    Signs or advice that contradict each other.
    indications contradictoires

    Related Words

    indicate
    To make known, show, or signal something.
    indiquer
    information
    Data or details provided to clarify a situation.
    information
    signal
    Sign or indication intended to attract attention.
    signal

    Slang Meanings

    Roughly speaking: what is implied.
    The indications were there, but it required reading between the lines.
    Les indications étaient là, mais il a fallu lire entre les lignes.
    Blindly: to act without precise indication.
    He is moving blindly, without following the given indications.
    Il avance à l'aveugle, sans suivre les indications données.