French Conversation · Level 65
60 words
French word
indication
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃dikasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nouninstruction
Example
Le professeur a donné des indications pour le devoir.
The teacher gave instructions for the homework.
More examples
Suivez les indications sur la carte.
Follow the directions on the map.
Core concept
A brief piece of guidance that turns uncertainty into a next step.
Common phrases
donner des indications
give directions
suivre les indications
follow the directions
demander des indications
ask for directions
Similar words
renseignement: Specific facts or explanations given in response to an inquiry.
information: Facts or content conveyed as news or a message.
orientation: Advice or guidance about a path or choice.
Definition in French
Signe ou renseignement court servant à orienter une personne ou à fournir un indice sur une action ou un lieu.
Word origin
The noun traces back to Latin indicatio through French usage, with indicare meaning 'to point out'; its modern senses extend that pointing to guidance and clues.
Usage tips
- In French, donner des indications often means giving directions or practical guidance, not issuing an order.
Other meanings
- guidancenoun
- cluenoun
Related words
- indiquerindicateverb
- indicateurindicatornoun