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signposted

/ˈsaɪnˌpoʊstɪd/ /ˈsaɪnˌpoʊstəd/

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verb

Jalonner, baliser

To install signposts on.

Examples :

"The construction crew signposted the new road leading to the school. "

L'équipe de construction a jalonné la nouvelle route menant à l'école.

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verb

Orienter, indiquer

To direct (somebody) to services, resources, etc.

Examples :

"The school counsellor signposted students to the resources available for dealing with anxiety. "

Le conseiller scolaire a orienté les élèves vers les ressources disponibles pour gérer l'anxiété.

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verb

Ponctuer, articuler

To indicate logical progress of a discourse using words or phrases such as now, right, to recap, to sum up, as I was saying, etc.

Examples :

"The teacher carefully signposted her lecture by saying, "First, we'll discuss the causes; next, we'll examine the effects; and finally, we'll review the key concepts." "

La professeure a soigneusement articulé sa conférence en disant : « Tout d'abord, nous discuterons des causes ; ensuite, nous examinerons les effets ; et enfin, nous passerons en revue les concepts clés. »

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verb

Indiquer, baliser

To signal, as if with a signpost

Examples :

"The hiking trail was well signposted, so we didn't get lost. "

Le sentier de randonnée était bien balisé, nous ne nous sommes donc pas perdus.

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