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    Panneau (en. Sign)

    /pɑ.no/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Element of signaling, display, or information.
    The traffic sign indicates the speed limit.
    Le panneau de signalisation indique la vitesse limite.
    Board made of wood, metal, or another material.
    The wooden panel was used to build the house.
    Le panneau de bois a été utilisé pour construire la maison.
    Surface of an artistic installation, such as a painting.
    The artist painted on the wooden panel.
    L'artiste a peint sur le panneau en bois.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'pan' meaning 'flat, board'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    billboard
    A panel used for advertising.
    panneau publicitaire
    notice board
    A panel where information is displayed.
    panneau d'affichage
    control panel
    A surface containing control instruments.
    panneau de contrôle

    Related Words

    plaque
    A flat and rigid piece, often used for commemorations.
    plaque
    poster
    A printed document intended to be displayed publicly.
    affiche

    Slang Meanings

    A slang term for someone who doesn’t understand anything.
    Stop being dense, you know what I mean.
    Arrête de faire le panneau, tu sais bien ce que je veux dire.
    A way to describe something outdated or boring.
    That movie was really dull, I fell asleep.
    Ce film, c'était vraiment un panneau, je me suis endormi.