Indice (en. Hint)

/ɛ̃.dis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Telltale sign of information or a trend.
The happiness index has increased this year.
L'indice de bonheur a augmenté cette année.
Elements used for evaluation or comparison.
The price index has been updated.
L'indice de prix a été mis à jour.
A number or letter indicating a position in a series.
The index of the item was noted on the label.
L'indice de l'article était noté sur l'étiquette.

Etymology

From Latin 'indicius', which means 'showing' or 'indicating'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

confidence index
A measure that indicates the reliability of an estimate.
indice de confiance
performance index
A criterion used to evaluate the effectiveness of a system.
indice de performance
stock index
A measure that reflects the performance of the stock market.
indice boursier

Related Words

indicator
An element that gives a hint about a situation.
indicateur
signal
A sign that conveys information.
signal
indication
A sign or element that guides towards a conclusion.
indication

Slang Meanings

Alert or secret information.
I got a hint about the surprise they are preparing.
J'ai eu un indice sur la surprise qu'ils préparent.
Little piece of advice or tip.
She gave me a hint to play the game better.
Elle m'a donné un indice pour mieux jouer au jeu.