French word

indicateur

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃dikatœʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounindicator

Example

L'indicateur montre la tendance du marché.

The indicator shows the market trend.

Illustration for indicateur (indicator)

More examples

L'indicateur économique a surpris les analystes.

The economic indicator surprised analysts.

Core concept

A visible gauge or sign that makes a hidden trend or value easier to read.

Common phrases

  • indicateur économique

    economic indicator

  • indicateur de tendance

    trend indicator

  • indicateur clé

    key indicator

Similar words

indice: A clue or figure obtained through research or observation.
signe: A sign showing that an event or condition exists.
signal: A cue that prompts attention or a response.

Definition in French

Signe ou mesure servant à repérer une tendance ou à évaluer une valeur de référence.

Word origin

Indicateur comes from Latin indicare, meaning to point out or show, with French -ateur forming a noun for an agent or instrument.

Usage tips

  • Indicateur is masculine, so standard forms include un indicateur and cet indicateur.

Other meanings

  • gaugenoun

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