noun🔗ShareFanale, signal, feu de signalisationA signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning."The lighthouse beacon warned sailors of the treacherous rocks ahead. "Le fanal du phare avertissait les marins des rochers dangereux devant eux.signalcommunicationmilitarytechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePhare, baliseA signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners."The lighthouse served as a beacon, guiding ships safely into the harbor at night. "Le phare servait de balise, guidant les navires en toute sécurité dans le port la nuit.nauticalsignaltechnologycommunicationoceangeographydevicedirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePhare, baliseA high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers."The lighthouse, a prominent beacon on the coastline, guided the ship safely into port. "Le phare, un phare important sur le littoral, a guidé le navire en toute sécurité vers le port.nauticalgeographysignalplacesailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePhare, signalThat which gives notice of danger, or keeps people on the correct path."The flashing lights on the construction site served as a beacon, warning drivers to slow down. "Les feux clignotants sur le chantier servaient de signal, avertissant les conducteurs de ralentir.signnauticalcommunicationtechnologydevicesignaldirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBaliseAn electronic device that broadcasts a signal to nearby portable devices, enabling smartphones etc. to perform actions when in physical proximity to the beacon."The store placed a beacon near the entrance to send discount coupons to shoppers' phones as they walked in. "Le magasin a placé une balise près de l'entrée pour envoyer des coupons de réduction sur les téléphones des clients lorsqu'ils entraient.electronicssignaldevicetechnologycommunicationinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareServir de phareTo act as a beacon."The brightly colored poster beacons a path to the lost art supplies in the classroom. "L'affiche aux couleurs vives sert de phare vers les fournitures d'art perdues dans la salle de classe.communicationtechnologysignalnauticaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBaliser, éclairerTo give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine."The lighthouse will beacon the ships, guiding them safely to shore. "Le phare balisera les navires, les guidant en toute sécurité vers le rivage.communicationtechnologysignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBaliserTo furnish with a beacon or beacons."The airport decided to beacon the newly constructed runway with brighter lights for improved safety during nighttime landings. "L'aéroport a décidé de baliser la piste nouvellement construite avec des lumières plus vives pour améliorer la sécurité lors des atterrissages de nuit.communicationtechnologysignalnauticaldirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading