French word

significatif

Pronunciation

IPA/siɲifikatif/

Meaning

  • adjectivemeaningful

Example

Ton geste est significatif pour moi.

Your gesture is meaningful to me.

Illustration for significatif (meaningful)

More examples

Il y a quelque chose de significatif dans ces données.

There is something meaningful in these data.

Core concept

A small outward sign that reveals an intention and deserves attention.

Common phrases

  • quelque chose de significatif

    something meaningful

  • un changement significatif

    a meaningful change

Similar words

important: Important because its impact or value is considerable.
pertinent: Appropriate to the subject or situation and clearly relevant.
marquant: Leaving a strong impression and worthy of attention or remembrance.
révélateur: Disclosing something hidden and providing an informative clue.

Definition in French

Qui indique qu'une chose a du sens ou mérite d'être prise en compte dans une situation.

Word origin

Significatif comes through Medieval Latin significativus from Latin significare, meaning "to indicate," built from signum, "sign," and facere, "to make."

Usage tips

  • French commonly uses significatif pour when stating what something is meaningful or important for, as in significatif pour moi.

Other meanings

  • significantadjective
  • importantadjective

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