signe visuel

Definitions of signe visuel
  1. noun
    a signal that involves visual communication
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    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)
    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
    signal de stop
    a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop
    feux de circulation
    a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections
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    signal, signe
    any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
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