signification

Definitions of signification
  1. noun
    the pervading meaning or tenor
    synonyms: portée
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    ton
    the general meaning or substance of an utterance
  2. noun
    the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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    sens
    the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
    connotation
    what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression
    essence, fond
    the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
    portée, sens
    the intended meaning of a communication
    leçon, morale
    the significance of a story or event
    nuance
    a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
    nuance
    (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
    sens
    a brief version of the essential meaning of something
    type of:
    contenu, sujet
    what a communication that is about something is about
  3. noun
    the idea that is intended
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    importance
    a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
    ton
    the general meaning or substance of an utterance
    connotation
    a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
    dénotation
    the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to
    connotation
    an idea that is implied or suggested
    portée
    the pervading meaning or tenor
    type of:
    idée
    the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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