French word

indiquer

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃dike/

Meaning

  • verbshow

Example

Le panneau indique la direction de la gare.

The sign shows the direction to the station.

Illustration for indiquer (show)

More examples

La carte indique le chemin le plus court.

The map indicates the shortest way.

Core concept

A clear pointer singles out a direction, person, fact, or piece of information.

Common phrases

  • indiquer la direction

    indicate the direction

  • indiquer le chemin

    indicate the way

  • indiquer l'heure

    indicate the time

Similar words

dire: To give a direct verbal statement of a fact or opinion.
montrer: To display a shape or position using an object or gesture.
préciser: To explain information in greater detail and clarity.
signaler: To highlight a problem or event so it is noticed.

Definition in French

Désigner ou signaler une information, une personne ou un fait de manière explicite.

Word origin

Indiquer comes from Latin indicare, meaning to point out or make known, through Old French, with the same basic identifying sense in modern French.

Usage tips

  • Indiquer takes a direct object for the item identified and commonly takes que before a clause.

Other meanings

  • directverb
  • expressverb

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