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signals

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noun

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A sequence of states representing an encoded message in a communication channel.

Examples :

"The blinking lights on the modem sent signals indicating that the internet connection was working. "

Les lumières clignotantes du modem envoyaient des signaux indiquant que la connexion Internet fonctionnait.

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noun

Signaux

Any variation of a quantity or change in an entity over time that conveys information upon detection.

Examples :

"The flashing red lights on the school bus are signals that it's time to get on. "

Les feux rouges clignotants du bus scolaire sont des signaux qu'il est temps de monter.

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noun

Signaux

A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.

Examples :

"The crossing guard uses hand signals to stop traffic so children can safely walk to school. "

Le garde-champêtre utilise des signaux manuels pour arrêter la circulation afin que les enfants puissent aller à l'école en toute sécurité.

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noun

Signaux

An on-off light, semaphore, or other device used to give an indication to another person.

Examples :

"The train conductor checked the signals before starting the train. "

Le chef de train a vérifié les signaux avant de démarrer le train.

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noun

Signaux

(of a radio, TV, telephone, internet, etc.) An electromagnetic action, normally a voltage that is a function of time, that conveys the information of the radio or TV program or of communication with another party.

Examples :

"The radio signals were weak, so we couldn't hear the music clearly. "

Les signaux radio étaient faibles, nous n'avons donc pas pu entendre la musique clairement.

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noun

Signaux

An action, change or process done to convey information and thus reduce uncertainty.

Examples :

"The flashing red light signals the end of the school day. "

Le feu rouge clignotant signale la fin de la journée scolaire.

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noun

Signe, indication, indice

A token; an indication; a foreshadowing; a sign.

Examples :

"The dark clouds were signals of an approaching storm. "

Les nuages sombres étaient des signes de l'approche d'une tempête.

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noun

Informations, renseignements

Useful information, as opposed to noise.

Examples :

"Despite the static, the radio still picked up clear signals from the weather station, helping us prepare for the storm. "

Malgré les parasites, la radio a quand même capté des informations claires de la station météo, ce qui nous a aidés à nous préparer à la tempête.

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noun

Signaux, notifications

A simple interprocess communication used to notify a process or thread of an occurrence.

Examples :

"The computer program uses signals to let the user know when it finishes loading a file. "

Le programme informatique utilise des signaux pour informer l'utilisateur lorsqu'il a fini de charger un fichier.

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noun

Signalisation cellulaire

A signalling interaction between cells

Examples :

"The signals between the nerve cells allowed Maria to quickly pull her hand away from the hot stove. "

La signalisation cellulaire entre les cellules nerveuses a permis à Maria de retirer rapidement sa main du poêle chaud.

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verb

Signaler, indiquer

To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.

Examples :

"The teacher signals the start of the test by raising her hand. "

L'enseignante signale le début du test en levant la main.

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verb

Signaler, faire signe à

To communicate with (a person or system) by a signal.

Examples :

"Seeing the flames, he ran to the control room and signalled headquarters."

Voyant les flammes, il a couru vers la salle de contrôle et a fait signe au quartier général.

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