French word

pancarte

Pronunciation

IPA/pɑ̃kaʁt/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsign

Example

La pancarte indique l'entrée.

The sign indicates the entrance.

Illustration for pancarte (sign)

More examples

Une pancarte publicitaire attire les passants.

An advertising sign attracts passersby.

Core concept

A lightweight sign carrying a short message for people to see, whether placed, hung, or held.

Common phrases

  • installer une pancarte

    install a sign

  • une pancarte publicitaire

    an advertising sign

Similar words

panneau: A board or sign installed by a road or building to give information or directions.
écriteau: A small written notice placed or hung to provide a warning or guidance.
affiche: A large printed poster displayed on a wall or noticeboard to promote an event or product.
enseigne: A sign outside a shop showing its name or type of business.

Definition in French

Une pancarte désigne un support léger (feuille, carton, petit panneau) portant un message bref destiné à être vu par le public, posé, accroché ou tenu à la main.

Word origin

The French noun comes through Old French from Medieval Latin pancarta, which referred to a written document or notice.

Usage tips

  • Pancarte is feminine, so standard forms include une pancarte and cette pancarte.

Other meanings

  • placardnoun

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