cue

• Nom désignant un signal, un indice ou une indication qui permet de savoir quand commencer ou exécuter une action précise, souvent utilisé au théâtre, lors de représentations ou dans la communication.

A noun referring to a signal, sign, or prompt that indicates when to begin or perform a specific action, often used in theater, performance, or communication.

1. Signal for actionB1formal

   A signal or sign that indicates when to start or do something.

   signal (de départ)

   • The director gave the cue for the actors to begin.
   • Her yawn was a cue that she was tired.
   • The sound of the bell is the cue for the race to start.

   Synonymeshintindicationnudgepromptremindersignsignalstimulus

2. Theater promptB1formal

   A word, phrase, or action in a play that signals another actor to speak or perform.

   Réplique signal (au théâtre)

   • He missed his cue and the scene was delayed.
   • The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
   • She whispered the cue to the nervous performer.

   Synonymeshintindicationpromptsignsignal

3. Hint or suggestionB2informal

   A piece of information or a hint that helps someone understand or decide.

   Indication ou suggestion

   • Take a cue from her and start studying earlier.
   • The article gave me a cue about how to solve the problem.
   • His silence was a cue that he didn't agree.

   Synonymescluehintindicationpromptremindersignsignalsuggestion

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer l'action de donner un signal ou une indication à quelqu'un pour qu'il commence ou exécute une action, notamment dans le contexte de représentations ou de communications.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving a signal or prompt to someone to begin or perform an action, especially in performance or communication contexts.

1. Signal to startB2formal

   To give a signal or indication for someone to begin an action, especially in performance or entertainment.

   Donner le signal de départ

   • The director cued the actor to begin his monologue.
   • The sound technician cued the music at the right moment.
   • She cued the dancers to start their routine.

   Synonymeshintindicationpromptsignsignal

2. Prompt or remindB2informal

   To provide a hint or reminder to someone about what to do or say next.

   Signaler, souffler

   • He cued his friend to mention the surprise party.
   • The teacher cued the student to continue reading.
   • She cued him with a nod to start the presentation.

   Synonymeshintnudgepromptremindsignalsuggest