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to signal
01
faire signe à
to give someone a message, instruction, etc. by making a sound or movement
Transitive: to signal sth
Ditransitive: to signal sb to do sth
Exemples
The coach signaled the players to execute a specific play using hand gestures.
L'entraîneur a signalé aux joueurs d'exécuter un jeu spécifique en utilisant des gestes de la main.
In a crowded room, she discreetly signaled her friend across the table to join her.
Dans une pièce bondée, elle a discrètement signalé à son ami de l'autre côté de la table de la rejoindre.
02
signaler, indiquer
to indicate something as a sign for something else
Transitive: to signal sth | to signal that
Exemples
The dark clouds in the sky signaled an approaching storm.
Les nuages sombres dans le ciel signalaient une tempête approchante.
His frequent coughing signaled that he might be coming down with a cold.
Sa toux fréquente signalait qu'il pourrait être en train de s'enrhumer.
03
signaler, indiquer
to do something to make one's feelings or opinions known
Transitive: to signal an opinion or sentiment
Exemples
She signaled her disapproval by crossing her arms and frowning.
Elle a signalé sa désapprobation en croisant les bras et en fronçant les sourcils.
The protesters signaled their dissent by chanting slogans and holding up signs.
Les manifestants ont signalé leur désaccord en scandant des slogans et en brandissant des pancartes.
Signal
01
signal
a series of electrical or radio waves carrying data to a radio, television station, or mobile phone
Exemples
The satellite transmits a signal to the television station, allowing live broadcasts to be aired.
Le satellite transmet un signal à la station de télévision, permettant la diffusion d'émissions en direct.
My mobile phone lost signal in the remote area, making it impossible to make calls.
Mon téléphone portable a perdu le signal dans la zone reculée, rendant impossible de passer des appels.
02
signal, signe
a gesture or action used to convey a message without using words
Exemples
She raised her hand as a signal to get the teacher's attention.
Elle a levé la main en signal pour attirer l'attention du professeur.
The referee 's whistle served as a signal to stop the game.
Le sifflet de l'arbitre a servi de signal pour arrêter le jeu.
03
signal, incitation
any incitement to action
Exemples
The bell was the signal to begin class.
The red flag served as a signal to stop work.
signal
01
remarquable, exceptionnel
notably out of the ordinary
Exemples
She made a signal contribution to the research project.
The general achieved a signal victory in the campaign.
Arbre Lexical
signaler
signaling
signaller
signal
