French Conversation · Level 14
89 words
French word
signature
Pronunciation
IPA/siɲatyʁ/
Meaning
- feminine nounsignature
Example
Je vois ta signature sur ce document.
I see your signature on this document.
More examples
La signature numérique garantit l'authenticité du message.
The digital signature guarantees the authenticity of the message.
Core concept
A distinctive hand-made mark anchors a document's authenticity or records that someone accepts its terms.
Common phrases
apposer sa signature
affix one's signature
signature manuscrite
handwritten signature
signature numérique
digital signature
Similar words
paraphe: A brief signature or initials added to each page for verification.
tampon: A stamped mark showing a document's source or processing.
cachet: An official stamp showing an organization's identity or origin.
Definition in French
Signe manuscrit ou trace apposée par une personne pour attester l'authenticité d'un document ou confirmer son accord.
Word origin
The French noun signature developed from Medieval Latin signatura, which derives from Latin signare, 'to mark'.
Usage tips
- French distinguishes the action with signer from the resulting mark with signature.