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    Signification (en. Meaning)

    /siɲifiˈkɑsɨɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The meaning or importance of a word, symbol, or expression.
    The meaning of this term is complex.
    La signification de ce terme est complexe.
    The interpretation of an event or act.
    The meaning of this dream is obscure.
    La signification de ce rêve est obscure.
    The message or idea that one wants to convey.
    The meaning of the painting is open to interpretation.
    La signification du tableau est ouverte à l'interprétation.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'significatio', which derives from 'significare', meaning 'to make known'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    of great significance
    something that has a lot of sense or importance.
    à grande signification
    deep meaning
    a rich and complex interpretation.
    signification profonde
    to give meaning to
    to assign a meaning or importance to something.
    donner une signification à

    Related Words

    signify
    verb meaning to indicate or mark something.
    signifier
    signifying
    the term or symbol that conveys the meaning.
    signifiant
    signs
    elements or symbols that represent a meaning.
    signes

    Slang Meanings

    A general or vague sense.
    It's just a word with no real meaning to me.
    C'est juste un mot sans réelle signification pour moi.
    Something that is trendy but has no real value.
    His speech was full of meaning that leads nowhere.
    Son discours était plein de signification qui ne mène à rien.