French Conversation · Level 20
90 words
French word
symbole
Pronunciation
IPA/sɛ̃bɔl/
Meaning
- masculine nounsymbol
Example
Le drapeau est un symbole de liberté.
The flag is a symbol of freedom.
More examples
La colombe est souvent utilisée comme symbole de paix.
The dove is often used as a symbol of peace.
Core concept
A flag, mark, or object that points beyond itself to a shared meaning.
Common phrases
un symbole de
a symbol of ___
le symbole national
the national symbol
Similar words
logo: A graphic or lettering design created to represent a company or organization.
marque: A name or symbol on a product or service that identifies its source.
signe: A mark or signal that indicates an event or situation.
Definition in French
Signe ou objet utilisé pour représenter et évoquer une idée, une valeur ou une personne au sein d'un groupe.
Word origin
French symbole derives from Greek symbolon through Latin symbolum, originally referring to a sign used for recognition or agreement.
Usage tips
- French commonly uses symbole de followed by the idea or value represented, as in symbole de liberté.
Other meanings
- signnoun
Opposites
- réalitérealitynoun
Related words
- symboliquesymbolicadjective
- symbolisersymbolizeverb
- symbolismesymbolismnoun