L'indicateur
Example: L'indicateur de vitesse sur le tableau de bord est cassé.
Definition
"L'indicateur" refers to a device or instrument that shows or signals specific information, such as a gauge or meter. For example, "l'indicateur de vitesse" is the speedometer on a dashboard that displays the current speed of a vehicle.
Etymology
The word "l'indicateur" comes from the French verb 'indiquer,' meaning 'to indicate' or 'to show.' It ultimately traces back to the Latin 'indicātor,' which means 'one who points out or shows.' Did you know that indicators have been essential in many fields, from navigation to mechanics, to provide clear signs or measurements?
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"L'indicateur" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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