This is the 10243rd most frequent French word.
indiquant
"Indiquant" means "indicating" or "pointing out."
Here, 'indiquant' is the gerund form of 'indiquer', used to describe an action happening at the same time as the main verb (raising the finger).
Elle a levé le doigt, indiquant où se trouvait le magasin.
She raised her finger, indicating where the store was.
In this sentence, 'indiquant' again serves as a gerund that elaborates on how the sign demonstrates information by indicating directions.
Le panneau est efficace, indiquant clairement les directions.
The sign is effective, clearly indicating the directions.
Here, 'indiquant' specifies the role of the arrow on the map, showing the route clearly and directly.