indiquer
indicate · show
Faire savoir quelque chose à quelqu’un, souvent en montrant ou en donnant une information.
Word: indiquer
Meaning:
The French verb indiquer means "to indicate," "to show," "to point out," or "to specify." It is used when someone wants to express or reveal some information, direction, or detail.
Parts:
- Prefix: in- (in this case, it is part of the root, not a separable prefix with a particular meaning like in English)
- Root: diquer (related to saying or indicating)
Usage:
- To signal or show something physically (e.g., a sign that indicates a direction).
- To mention or specify information.
- To point out or highlight.
Synonyms:
- Signaliser (to signal)
- Montrer (to show)
- Mentionner (to mention, when used in context to specify)
- Désigner (to designate)
Antonyms:
- Cacher (to hide)
- Dissimuler (to conceal)
- Omettre (to omit, in the sense of not indicating something)
Examples in English context:
- "The map indicates the location of the treasure."
- "She indicated her choice with a nod."
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Examples
Le professeur a indiqué la marche à suivre pendant le cours.verb
The teacher indicated the procedure to follow during the class.
Peux-tu m'indiquer comment résoudre ce problème rapidement ?verb
Can you show me how to solve this problem quickly?
Les panneaux au croisement indiquaient la sortie du village.verb
The signs at the crossroads indicated the exit of the village.
Le guide nous a indiqué où poser les tentes avant la nuit.verb
The guide showed us where to set up the tents before nightfall.
Marie indique l’adresse sur la carte.verb
Marie indicates the address on the map.
Les témoins ont indiqué clairement ce qu’ils avaient vu pendant la nuit.verb
The witnesses clearly indicated what they had seen during the night.
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