l'
/ɑ̃.sɛɲ/
Translation
sign, shop sign, brand
Word origin
From Latin insignia ('marks of distinction'), the plural of insigne, from signum ('sign'). It named a military standard before it named a shop front.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- insignia
- English cognates
- ensign, insignia, sign
Grammar
Examples
L' .
The shop sign glows in the night.
.
Red signs draw customers in.
au- .
An old sign hangs above the door.
l' .
He broke the sign as he fell.
Cette .
This brand has shops all over France.
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