Signifie (en. Means)

/siɲifi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To indicate or express the meaning of something.
The word 'cat' means a domestic animal.
Le mot 'chat' signifie un animal domestique.
To have a particular importance or value.
This decision means a lot to us.
Cette décision signifie beaucoup pour nous.
To represent or symbolize.
The flag means national unity.
Le drapeau signifie l'unité nationale.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'significare', which means 'to indicate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

that means
indicates that
cela signifie que
literally means
indicates in the literal sense
signifie littéralement
which means
which means
ce qui signifie

Related Words

meaning
the sense or meaning of something
signification
signifying
which designates or represents something
signifiant
signed
marked with a sign
signée

Slang Meanings

It's clear.
If you didn't understand, that means it's a bit vague!
Si tu n'as pas compris, ça signifie que c'est un peu flou !
It means.
If I say this, it means I agree.
Si je dis cela, ça signifie que je suis d'accord.