No. 1,061 in French
signifie
"Signifie" means "means" or "signifies" in English.
In a sentence
Le mot 'amour' signifie un sentiment profond d'affection.
The word 'love' means a deep feeling of affection.
In this sentence, 'signifie' is used to explain the definition of 'amour'.
Qu'est-ce que cela signifie pour toi ?
What does that mean to you?
Here, 'signifie' is used to inquire about the personal interpretation of something.
Un geste peut signifier beaucoup sans dire un mot.
A gesture can mean a lot without saying a word.
In this context, 'signifie' expresses that an action conveys meaning or intention.
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