French word

signaler

Pronunciation

IPA/siɲale/

Meaning

  • verbreport

Example

Je veux signaler un problème.

I want to report a problem.

Illustration for signaler (report)

More examples

J'ai dû signaler une fuite d'eau hier.

I had to report a water leak yesterday.

Core concept

A marker draws attention to a detail that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Common phrases

  • signaler une fuite d'eau

    report a water leak

  • signaler un comportement suspect

    report suspicious behavior

  • signaler un vol

    report a theft

Similar words

informer: Convey information or facts to someone.
annoncer: Make an event or decision known publicly.
prévenir: Give advance notice of a danger or planned event.
avertir: Warn someone about a danger or problem.

Definition in French

Faire savoir à quelqu'un l'existence d'un fait, d'un problème ou d'un élément notable, afin qu'il en prenne connaissance.

Word origin

French signaler developed from signal plus -er, while signal traces back through Italian segnale to Latin signum, 'sign'.

Usage tips

  • Signaler quelqu'un means to report that person, whereas signaler quelque chose à quelqu'un means to bring a fact or issue to someone's attention.

Other meanings

  • point outverb
  • indicateverb

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