sign in French
sign in French is panneau, marqueur, signe — sign means a visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
sign in French
panneau
marqueur
signe
(countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
indication
(countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
signe
An omen.
présage
An omen.
symbole
signe
langue des signes
(uncountable) Sign language in general.
faire signer
(intransitive) To finalise a contractual agreement to work for a given sports team, record label etc. [from 19th c.]
signer
faire signe
(transitive) To communicate using gestures to (someone). [from 16th c.]
What does "sign" mean?
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noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
"Yawning in class can be a sign that someone did not sleep well."
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noun A board, notice, or symbol displaying information, directions, or a warning.
"A road sign warned drivers to slow down because of the sharp bend."
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verb To write one's name on a document to show agreement, authorship, or identity.
"Could you sign here to confirm that you received the parcel?"
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verb To communicate using gestures, especially in sign language.
"He learned to sign so he could chat with his deaf grandmother."
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sign in a sentence
- Yawning in class can be a sign that someone did not sleep well.
- Dark clouds are a sign that rain is coming.
- A road sign warned drivers to slow down because of the sharp bend.
- We followed the green sign towards the car park.
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What is "sign" in French?
"sign" in French is panneau, marqueur, signe. sign means: A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
How do you use "sign" in a sentence?
Example: "Yawning in class can be a sign that someone did not sleep well." In French, "sign" is panneau, marqueur, signe.
Are there other ways to say "sign" in French?
Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "sign": panneau, marqueur, signe, indication, présage, symbole.
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