L'indication
Example: L'indication sur la carte nous a aidés à trouver le chemin.
Definition
"L'indication" refers to a sign, mark, or piece of information that helps to guide or provide direction, such as a note on a map used to find a path. It can also mean any form of hint or suggestion that clarifies or points out something.
Etymology
The word "l'indication" comes from the Latin 'indicare,' meaning 'to point out or show.' It entered French through Old French, retaining its sense related to signaling or providing information. Did you know? The root 'dicare' also relates to the English word 'declare,' both connected to speaking or showing.
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"L'indication" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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