Signaux (en. Signals)

/si.ɲo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Visual or auditory cues or indications.

Traffic signals regulate the flow of cars.

Les signaux de circulation régulent le flux des voitures.

Data transmitted over a communication channel.

Radio signals are picked up by the antenna.

Les signaux radio sont captés par l'antenne.

Manifestations of something, often in the form of an alert.

He interpreted his behaviors as warning signals.

Il a interprété ses comportements comme des signaux d'alerte.

From Latin 'signalis', deriving from 'signum' which means 'sign'.

distress signals

Indications that one is in danger.

signaux de détresse

to send signals

To send indications or informal messages.

lancer des signaux

positive signals

Indications that the situation is favorable.

signaux positifs

signal

Sign or indication used for communication.

signal

signaling

System of signs used to regulate traffic.

signalisation

to signal

To communicate or inform by means of a sign.

signaler

Non-verbal cues in a conversation.

He took that as a signal that he should leave.

Il a pris cela comme un signal qu'il devait partir.

Implied information in a group.

Signals at the office are often more important than words.

Les signaux au bureau sont souvent plus importants que les mots.