types:
signe
an individual instance of a type of symbol
cactère
all of the tokens of the same symbol
monogramme
a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing
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
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
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 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
marque
a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
caractère
a written symbol that is used to represent speech
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