Also means
to signify
Usage Note
Signifier is the formal or precise equivalent of vouloir dire when asking what something means. Que signifie ce mot? ('What does this word mean?') is a typical usage. It also appears in legal and official contexts meaning 'to notify' — signifier une décision ('to notify someone of a decision'). The noun signification means 'meaning' or 'significance'.
Examples
"Que signifie ce mot?"
Natural Translation
What does this word mean?
Literal Translation
What signifies this word
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