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beacons

/ˈbiːkənz/

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noun

Fanaux, signaux

A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.

Examples :

"During World War II, coastal villages used bonfires as beacons to warn nearby towns of approaching enemy ships. "

Pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, les villages côtiers utilisaient des feux de joie comme signaux pour avertir les villes voisines de l'approche des navires ennemis.

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noun

Balise, fanal

A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.

Examples :

"The bright beacons warned the ships of the dangerous rocks near the coast. "

Les balises lumineuses avertissaient les navires des rochers dangereux près de la côte.

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noun

Balises, repères

A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.

Examples :

"The two tall, white lighthouses served as beacons, guiding the fishing boats safely back to harbor. "

Les deux grands phares blancs servaient de balises, guidant les bateaux de pêche en toute sécurité vers le port.

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noun

Balises, signaux

That which gives notice of danger, or keeps people on the correct path.

Examples :

"The lighthouse beacons warned ships to stay away from the rocky shore. "

Les balises du phare avertissaient les navires de rester à l'écart de la côte rocheuse.

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noun

Balises

An electronic device that broadcasts a signal to nearby portable devices, enabling smartphones etc. to perform actions when in physical proximity to the beacon.

Examples :

"The store used beacons to send discount coupons to shoppers' phones when they walked near specific products. "

Le magasin utilisait des balises pour envoyer des coupons de réduction sur les téléphones des clients lorsqu'ils se trouvaient à proximité de produits spécifiques.

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verb

Servir de phare, baliser

To act as a beacon.

Examples :

"During the blackout, her calm voice and clear instructions beaconed hope to everyone trapped in the elevator. "

Pendant la panne de courant, sa voix calme et ses instructions claires ont servi de phare d'espoir à tous ceux qui étaient piégés dans l'ascenseur.

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verb

Baliser, éclairer

To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.

Examples :

"The stadium lights beaconed the dark sky, signaling the start of the game. "

Les lumières du stade balisaient le ciel sombre, signalant le début du match.

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verb

Baliser

To furnish with a beacon or beacons.

Examples :

"The city plans to beacons the airport runway to improve visibility during foggy conditions. "

La ville prévoit de baliser la piste de l'aéroport pour améliorer la visibilité en cas de brouillard.

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