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symbole

Definitions of symbole
  1. noun
    an individual instance of a type of symbol
    synonyms: signe
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    types:
    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
  2. noun
    a distinguishing symbol
    synonyms: marque, signe
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    types:
    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.
  3. noun
    all of the tokens of the same symbol
    synonyms: cactère
  4. noun
    an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
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    types:
    hommage, honneur
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
    marque, tâche
    a symbol of disgrace or infamy
    signe
    an individual instance of a type of symbol
    cactère
    all of the tokens of the same symbol
    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
    sceptre
    a rod carried as a symbol
    marque, signe
    a distinguishing symbol
    variable
    a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity
    prix, trophé
    something given as a token of victory
    grade universitaire
    an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study
    prestige
    an indication of approved or superior status
    éloges
    an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
    mention, mention honorable
    an official recognition of merit
    décoration, médaille
    an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
    blâme
    a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
    brûlure, marque
    identification mark on skin, made by burning
    pied fourchu
    the mark of Satan
    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
    chiffres arabes
    one of the symbols 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0
    chiffres romains
    a symbol in the old Roman notation; I,V,X,L,C,D,M represent 1,5,10,50,100,500,1000 respectively in Arabic notation
    antilog, antilogarithme
    the number of which a given number is the logarithm
    marque
    a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
    caractère
    a written symbol that is used to represent speech
    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
    empreinte
    an impression produced by pressure or printing
    cachet
    a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
    masse, sceptre
    a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority
    sceptre
    a ceremonial or emblematic staff
    borne
    stone post at side of a road to show distances
    inconnu
    a variable whose values are solutions of an equation
    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
    type of:
    signal, signe
    any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
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