point de référence

Definitions of point de référence
  1. noun
    an indicator that orients you generally
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    point de repère
    a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point
    cible
    a reference point to shoot at
    bouée
    bright-colored; a float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards
    boîte de conserve
    a buoy with a round bottom and conical top
    religieuse
    a buoy resembling a cone
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    signe
    a signal for attracting attention
  2. noun
    a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point
    synonyms: point de repère
  3. noun
    a measure or standard used for comparison
    synonyms: critère
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    critère, norme
    a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
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