signified

• Nom désignant le concept, la valeur ou la représentation mentale auquel renvoie un signe linguistique (par exemple un mot), par opposition au signifiant (la forme du mot lui-même).

A noun referring to the concept, meaning, or mental representation that a linguistic sign (such as a word) refers to, as opposed to the signifier (the form of the word itself).

1. Linguistic conceptC2formal

   The concept or meaning that a sign (such as a word) refers to, as opposed to the signifier (the form of the word).

   Signifié

   • In semiotics, the signified is the mental concept evoked by a word.
   • The signified of the word 'tree' is the idea of a tall plant with a trunk.
   • Saussure distinguished between the signifier and the signified.

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• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer ou représenter quelque chose, être un signe ou un symbole de quelque chose, ou transmettre un sens.

A verb used to indicate or represent something, to be a sign or symbol of something, or to convey meaning.

1. Indicate or meanB2formal

   To be a sign or symbol of something; to represent or convey meaning.

   Signifier (indiquer ou vouloir dire)

   • A red light signifies that you must stop.
   • His silence signified his agreement with the plan.
   • The symbol signifies peace and unity.

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2. Be important or matterB2formal

   To have importance or significance in a particular context.

   Avoir de l'importance

   • Her opinion signifies a lot in this decision.
   • The details of the contract signify greatly for the company.
   • What he said signifies little to the overall outcome.

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