No. 2,883 in French
désignation
Designation; appointment; naming or identifying something.
In a sentence
La désignation du président a été annoncée hier.
The designation of the president was announced yesterday.
In this sentence, 'désignation' is used to refer to the act of naming or appointing someone for a position, highlighting an official assignment or selection.
Ils ont discuté de la désignation des nouvelles zones de conservation.
They discussed the designation of the new conservation areas.
Here, 'désignation' is employed to point to the process of marking or identifying specific areas for conservation purposes, demonstrating its use in environmental or geographical contexts.
Sa désignation en tant qu'expert a surpris tout le monde.
His designation as an expert surprised everyone.
In this case, 'désignation' refers to the act of acknowledging or recognizing someone as holding a particular title or role, emphasizing a formal or authoritative acknowledgment.
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