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bellwether in French

bellwether in French is menon — bellwether means something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.

bellwether in French

menon
noun
The leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.

What does "bellwether" mean?

  1. noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
    "Ohio has long been treated as a bellwether in presidential elections."
  2. noun The leading sheep of a flock, which traditionally wore a bell around its neck.
    "The bellwether ambled through the gate and the rest of the flock followed."
  3. adjective Acting as an early indicator of a wider pattern.
    "Analysts watch the bellwether stocks for signs of a downturn."
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bellwether in a sentence

  • Ohio has long been treated as a bellwether in presidential elections.
  • Housing starts are a bellwether for the wider economy.
  • The bellwether ambled through the gate and the rest of the flock followed.
  • Analysts watch the bellwether stocks for signs of a downturn.

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What is "bellwether" in French?

"bellwether" in French is menon. bellwether means: Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.

How do you use "bellwether" in a sentence?

Example: "Ohio has long been treated as a bellwether in presidential elections." In French, "bellwether" is menon.

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