Signature (en. Signature)
/siɡ.na.tyʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A distinctive mark of a person, often used to authenticate documents.
Her signature was particularly elegant.
Sa signature était particulièrement élégante.
The set of traits that characterize an individual in a given field.
His writing style is his unique signature.
Son style d'écriture est sa signature unique.
In music, a symbol indicating the meter of a composition.
The rhythmic signature of this song is very distinctive.
La signature rythmique de cette chanson est très particulière.
Etymology
From the Latin 'signatura', which means 'to mark with a sign'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
contract signature
A legal act marking the agreement between two parties.
signature de contrat
electronic signature
A digital method for authenticating documents.
signature électronique
to put one's signature
To affix one's name to a document.
mettre sa signature
Related Words
to sign
The action of affixing one's signature on a document.
signer
meaning
The meaning or interpretation of a word or document.
signification
signal
An indication or sign used for communication.
signal
Slang Meanings
To put one's mark
He put his mark on the final project.
Il a mis sa griffe sur le projet final.
To leave one's paw
She left her paw on the new marketing campaign.
Elle a mis sa patte sur la nouvelle campagne marketing.