L'index (en. The index)

/ɛ̃.dɛks/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An index is a list or catalog of items usually organized in alphabetical or thematic order.

The index of this book is located at the end.

L'index de ce livre se trouve à la fin.

In economics, an index is an indicator that quantifies a property in relation to a standard.

The consumer price index has increased this year.

L'index des prix à la consommation a augmenté cette année.

In computer science, an index is a data structure that improves the speed of search operations.

The database index allows for quick retrieval of information.

L'index de la base de données permet de retrouver rapidement les informations.

From Latin 'index', meaning 'one who shows'.

price index

Measure of the variation of prices over time.

index des prix

stock market index

Indicator that represents the performance of a group of stocks.

index boursier

reference index

A standard used to assess various assets.

index de référence

indication

A sign or advice that guides on something.

indication

index

A sign or indication that assists in deduction.

indice

indexing

The process of organizing and classifying information.

indexation

Index in slang can refer to a telling sign in a discussion.

When he said that, it was the index that something was wrong.

Quand il a dit ça, c'était l'index que quelque chose n'allait pas.

In youth language, an 'index' can refer to a reference or recommendation.

I need an index for this movie, would you recommend it to me?

J'ai besoin d'un index pour ce film, tu me le conseillerais ?