noun🔗ShareSignauxA sequence of states representing an encoded message in a communication channel."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.communicationsignalelectronicstechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSignauxAny variation of a quantity or change in an entity over time that conveys information upon detection."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.communicationelectronicssignaltechnologyphysicsscienceinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSignauxA sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action."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.communicationsignalsignactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSignauxAn on-off light, semaphore, or other device used to give an indication to another person."The train conductor checked the signals before starting the train. "Le chef de train a vérifié les signaux avant de démarrer le train.signaldevicecommunicationelectronicstechnologymachineelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSignaux(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."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.signaltechnologyelectronicscommunicationinternetmediatechnicalfrequencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSignauxAn action, change or process done to convey information and thus reduce uncertainty."The flashing red light signals the end of the school day. "Le feu rouge clignotant signale la fin de la journée scolaire.communicationtechnologysignalelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSigne, indication, indiceA token; an indication; a foreshadowing; a sign."The dark clouds were signals of an approaching storm. "Les nuages sombres étaient des signes de l'approche d'une tempête.signcommunicationsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInformations, renseignementsUseful information, as opposed to noise."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.communicationsignaltechnologyelectronicsinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSignaux, notificationsA simple interprocess communication used to notify a process or thread of an occurrence."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.computingtechnologycommunicationsignalprocesssystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSignalisation cellulaireA signalling interaction between cells"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.biologybiochemistryphysiologysignalmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSignaler, indiquerTo indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal."The teacher signals the start of the test by raising her hand. "L'enseignante signale le début du test en levant la main.communicationsignaltechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSignaler, faire signe à To communicate with (a person or system) by a signal."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.communicationsignaltechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
