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/siɲal/
Translation
signal
Word origin
From Late Latin signale ('a sign, a token'), the neuter of signalis, from Latin signum ('mark, sign'). The same root gives English 'signal' and 'sign'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- signale
- English cognates
- signal, sign
Grammar
Examples
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The signal to depart was given by the commander.
' .
I have no signal on my phone in this village.
échangeaient lumineux .
The sailors exchanged light signals at night.
Au convenu, ' .
At the agreed signal, everyone started running.
' .
This gesture is a clear signal that he wants to leave.
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