French word

panneau

Pronunciation

IPA/pano/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsign

Example

Le panneau du magasin est bleu.

The store's sign is blue.

Illustration for panneau (sign)

More examples

Le panneau d'information indique l'ouverture du musée.

The information board indicates the museum's opening.

Core concept

A mounted flat surface that presents a message, symbol, image, or direction to the public.

Common phrases

  • panneau routier

    road sign

  • panneau publicitaire

    advertising billboard

  • panneau d'information

    information board

Similar words

pancarte: A basic paper or board notice carried by hand or attached to a stick.
affiche: A large printed sheet posted outdoors or on a noticeboard for advertising or announcements.
enseigne: An exterior shop sign identifying a business by its name or logo.
plaque: A small fixed plate on a door or wall bearing a person's name or a room number.

Definition in French

Surface plate destinée à porter un message, un symbole ou une image, souvent installée sur un mur, un poteau ou au sol pour guider ou informer le public.

Word origin

The word panneau was inherited through Old French panel from Latin pannellus, meaning a small piece of cloth, and its meaning broadened to include display panels and boards.

Usage tips

  • Enseigne is often more precise for a shop's commercial sign, while panneau usually highlights the physical display panel.

Other meanings

  • notice boardnoun
  • panelnoun

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