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signpost

UK
/ˈsaɪn.pəʊst/
US
/ˈsaɪn.poʊst/

Translations

signpostnoun
signposts
pl
UK
/ˈsaɪn.pəʊst/
US
/ˈsaɪn.poʊst/
poteau indicateur
The signpost at the crossroads indicated the way to the nearest town.
Le poteau indicateur au carrefour indiquait le chemin vers la ville la plus proche.
repèreAu sens figuré : indice ou élément qui sert de guide.
The sudden drop in sales was a signpost that the company needed to change its strategy.
La chute soudaine des ventes était un repère indiquant que l’entreprise devait changer de stratégie.
Additional translations
indicationAu sens figuré, plus abstrait et moins concret que « repère ».
panneau indicateurVariante courante pour un panneau d’orientation au bord d’une route.
Synonyms
guidepost
indicator
beacon
signal
marker
signpostverb
signposted
Past Simple
signposted
Past Participle
signposting
Gerund
UK
/ˈsaɪn.pəʊst/
US
/ˈsaɪn.poʊst/
baliserPour un itinéraire, un sentier ou un parcours.
The park authorities signposted the trail to help hikers find their way.
Les autorités du parc ont balisé le sentier pour aider les randonneurs à s’orienter.
indiquerAu sens général : montrer clairement, signaler.
The teacher signposted the key points of the lecture to ensure students understood the main concepts.
L’enseignant a indiqué les points clés du cours pour s’assurer que les étudiants comprenaient les notions principales.
Additional translations
signalerPlus proche d’une mise en évidence ou d’un repérage explicite.
Synonyms
indicate
direct
show
guide
point out
signpostadjective
UK
/ˈsaɪnˌpəʊst/
US
/ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst/
Used chiefly attributively before a noun and not normally gradable.
Additional translations
indicatifRare et surtout didactique ; utilisé pour ce qui sert de repère ou d’orientation.
Synonyms
directional
indicative
guiding
signaling
signalling
direction-giving

Definitions

signpostnoun
A post bearing a sign that gives information or directions, typically at a road junction.
The signpost at the crossroads indicated the way to the nearest town.
An indication, guide, or clue that helps to direct or inform.
The sudden drop in sales was a signpost that the company needed to change its strategy.
signpostverb
To provide or mark with signposts to guide or direct.
The park authorities signposted the trail to help hikers find their way.
To indicate or point out clearly.
The teacher signposted the key points of the lecture to ensure students understood the main concepts.
signpostadjective
Serving to indicate direction or guidance; functioning like a signpost.
The report includes signpost questions to steer the discussion.
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