Signes (en. Signs)

[siɲ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Visible or audible marks that signal something.
The signs of the disease were clear.
Les signes de la maladie étaient clairs.
Symbols used to communicate information.
Traffic signs are important signs for circulation.
Les panneaux de signalisation sont des signes importants pour la circulation.
Indications that refer to a deeper or hidden meaning.
She believed in the signs of fate.
Elle croyait aux signes du destin.

Etymology

From the Latin 'signum', meaning signal, mark.

Common Phrases and Expressions

warning signs
Preliminary indications of a future event.
signes avant-coureurs
to have signs
To be able to perceive indicators.
avoir des signes
sign of success
Indication of success or accomplishment.
signe de réussite

Related Words

signal
Indication or alert used to convey information.
signal
indication
Information or detail about a situation.
indication
symbol
Object or image representing an idea or concept.
symbole

Slang Meanings

Implicit or non-verbal indication.
He took it as a sign that I should leave.
Il a pris cela comme un signe que je devais partir.
Alert about a potential problem.
I saw signs that the situation was deteriorating.
J'ai vu des signes que la situation se détériorait.