clue in French
clue in French is indice, piste, idée — clue means a piece of information or evidence that helps solve a problem or mystery.
clue in French
indice
Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
indice
An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence.
piste
An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence.
idée
Insight or understanding ("to have a clue [about]" or "to have clue". See have a clue, clue stick)
informer
To provide someone with information which they lack (often used with "in" or "up").
What does "clue" mean?
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noun A piece of information or evidence that helps solve a problem or mystery.
"The detective found a clue hidden under the floorboards."
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noun The short phrase that hints at an answer in a crossword or puzzle.
"The crossword clue was a tricky wordplay on "capital"."
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clue in a sentence
- The detective found a clue hidden under the floorboards.
- His nervous laugh was a clue that he was hiding something.
- The crossword clue was a tricky wordplay on "capital".
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What is "clue" in French?
"clue" in French is indice, piste, idée. clue means: A piece of information or evidence that helps solve a problem or mystery.
How do you use "clue" in a sentence?
Example: "The detective found a clue hidden under the floorboards." In French, "clue" is indice, piste, idée.
Are there other ways to say "clue" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "clue": indice, piste, idée, informer.
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