Indiquer (en. Indicate)
ɛ̃.di.kɛ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To show or designate something.
He indicated the way to follow.
Il a indiqué la direction à suivre.
To make known information.
She indicated her address on the form.
Elle a indiqué son adresse dans le formulaire.
To indicate a figure or a quantity.
The thermometer indicates 20 degrees.
Le thermomètre indique 20 degrés.
To signal or mention.
The teacher indicated the mistakes in the assignment.
Le professeur a indiqué les erreurs dans le devoir.
Etymology
From the Latin 'indicare', meaning to show or to inform.
Common Phrases and Expressions
indicate the way
To make known the direction to follow.
indiquer le chemin
indicate a number
To mention a specific number.
indiquer un numéro
indicate a preference
To let know what one prefers.
indiquer une préférence
Related Words
indication
Action of signaling something.
indication
indicator
Symbol or element that signifies a datum.
indicateur
individual
A human being, a person.
individu
Slang Meanings
Show the way
He helped me find my way; he always knows how to indicate the way.
Il m'a aidé à m'orienter, il sait toujours indiquer la voie.
Give a tip
If you need help, ask him; he'll surely indicate a good plan.
Si tu as besoin d'aide, demande-lui, il va sûrement indiquer un bon plan.