Signe (en. Sign)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Mark that indicates something.
The sign is a danger warning.
Le panneau est un signe de danger.
Symbol representing an idea or concept.
The heart is a sign of love.
Le cœur est un signe d'amour.
Manifestation of a state or feeling.
His smile is a sign of joy.
Son sourire est un signe de joie.
Indication in the field of astrology.
She is of the sign Gemini.
Elle est du signe des Gémeaux.
Mathematical or logical sign.
The plus sign indicates addition.
Le signe plus indique une addition.

Etymology

From Latin 'signum', meaning 'mark', 'indication'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sign of peace
Symbol representing peace.
signe de paix
astrological sign
Sign related to astrology.
signe astrologique
sign of recognition
Mark used to show that one recognizes someone.
signe de reconnaissance
external sign
Visible indication of something.
signe extérieur
precursor sign
Prior indication of an event.
signe avant-coureur

Related Words

significant
Who has meaning or importance.
significatif
signal
Visual or auditory indication.
signal
symbolic
Who has a symbolic meaning.
symbolique
indicator
Element that gives an indication.
indicateur
omen
Sign foretelling the future.
augure

Slang Meanings

Mysterious or subtle meaning.
That look was a sign, you know what it means!
Ce regard était un signe, tu sais ce que ça veut dire !
A hint at a future event.
It was a sign; I need to act now.
C'était un signe, il faut que j'agisse maintenant.