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signe

Definitions of signe
  1. noun
    (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
    synonyms: maison
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    région, étendue
    the extended spatial location of something
  2. noun
    a distinguishing symbol
    synonyms: marque, symbole
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    brûlure, marque
    identification mark on skin, made by burning
    marque commerciale, marque de fabrique et de commerce
    a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product
    cachet
    a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity
    borne
    stone post at side of a road to show distances
    jalon
    small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.
    label, étiquette
    an identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an object
    logo, marque figurative
    a company emblem or device
    étiquette
    a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.
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    symbole
    an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
  3. noun
    a signal for attracting attention
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    point de référence
    an indicator that orients you generally
    point de repère, point de référence
    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
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    signal
    any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
  4. noun
    any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
    synonyms: signal
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    enregistrement
    a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
    numéro de téléphone
    the number is used in calling a particular telephone
    signal du départ
    a signal to begin (as in a race)
    signal horaire
    a signal (especially electronic or by radio) indicating the precisely correct time
    corne
    a corner of a page turned down to mark your place
    alarme, alerte, signal d'alarme, signal d'alerte
    an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
    signal d'alarme
    an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed
    sonnerie de clairon
    a signal broadcast by the sound of a bugle
    signal télégraphique
    a signal transmitted by telegraphy
    sifflement, sifflet
    the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
    symbole
    an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
    signe visuel
    a signal that involves visual communication
    signal électrique
    a signal generated by electronic means
    entrée, programme d'introduction
    signal going into an electronic system
    sortie
    signal that comes out of an electronic system
    hommage, honneur
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
    marque, tâche
    a symbol of disgrace or infamy
    symbole
    an individual instance of a type of symbol
    cactère, symbole
    all of the tokens of the same symbol
    point
    the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
    chiffre, nombre
    a symbol used to represent a number
    symbole écrit
    a written or printed symbol
    monogramme
    a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing
    cachet, empreinte, tampon
    a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
    lumière
    a visual warning signal
    flash
    a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
    drapeau, signalisation par fanions
    a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device
    manche à air
    a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind
    pieu, poteau
    a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
    point de référence
    an indicator that orients you generally
    lance-fusée
    propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon
    balise
    a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
    listage
    the output of a computer in printed form
    sonnette d'alarme, tocsin
    the sound of an alarm (usually a bell)
    signal de stop
    a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop
    sceptre
    a rod carried as a symbol
    marque, symbole
    a distinguishing symbol
    variable
    a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity
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    communication
    something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
  5. noun
    a character indicating a relation between quantities
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    signe plus
    a sign indicating the operation of addition
    signe moins
    a sign indicating the operation of subtraction
    radical
    a sign indicating the extraction of a root
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    notation mathématique
    a notation used by mathematicians
  6. noun
    a gesture that is part of a sign language
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    geste, gesticulation
    the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
  7. noun
    an individual instance of a type of symbol
    synonyms: symbole
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    affranchissement, port
    a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid
    timbre-prime
    a token resembling a stamp given by a retailer to a buyer; the token is redeemable for articles on a special list
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    symbole
    an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
  8. noun
    the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
    synonyms: geste
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    brandissement
    the act of waving
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    geste, gesticulation
    the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
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