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    Signal (en. Signal)

    /siɡ.nal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A sign that indicates something.
    The red light is a signal to stop.
    Le feu rouge est un signal pour s'arrêter.
    An audio or visual signal used for communication.
    He used a sound signal to warn the crew.
    Il a utilisé un signal sonore pour avertir l'équipage.
    In the field of telecommunications, a signal is a message transmitted over a channel.
    The quality of the phone signal was very poor.
    La qualité du signal téléphonique était très mauvaise.
    verb
    To indicate by a signal.
    He signaled his presence by waving his hand.
    Il a signalé sa présence en agitant la main.
    To warn or make something known.
    She reported the problem to management.
    Elle a signalé le problème à la direction.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'signalis', which means 'related to a sign'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    give the signal
    Indicate the start of an action or event.
    donner le signal
    receive a signal
    To be warned of something.
    recevoir un signal
    alarm signal
    A sign indicating danger.
    signal d'alarme

    Related Words

    signaling
    The set of visual or auditory means used to communicate information.
    signalisation
    signal
    To make known or render something visible.
    signaler
    signals
    Plural of signal, indicators or messages.
    signaux

    Slang Meanings

    In online discussions, to indicate or imply something subtly.
    He left a 'signal' in his post to see if she would respond.
    Il a laissé un 'signal' dans son post pour voir si elle répondrait.
    A hint to meet someone.
    He gave the 'signal' for everyone to come find him at the party.
    Il a donné le 'signal' pour qu'on vienne le retrouver à la fête.