denote

signifier, représenter

Représenter quelque chose ou avoir un sens précis.

En anglais simple : To stand for something or have a particular meaning.

• The symbol denotes a number.
• Here, blue denotes cold water.
• What does this letter denote?

Synonymes : mean, signify, represent

Expressions courantes : denote something, denote a value, denote a quantity

indiquer, marquer

Montrer où se trouve quelque chose ou signaler son existence.

En anglais simple : To show where something is or that something exists.

• Red arrows denote the exit route.
• The stones denote the old boundary.
• Small crosses denote the locations of wells.

Synonymes : indicate, mark, show

Expressions courantes : denote a boundary, denote a location, denote a route

dénoter, désigner

Exprimer le sens direct d’un mot, indépendamment des idées ou sentiments qu’il évoque.

En anglais simple : To express the direct meaning of a word, apart from ideas or feelings connected with it.

• The word kitten denotes a young cat.
• Home denotes a place where someone lives.
• The term denotes a person, but also suggests respect.

Synonymes : mean, refer to

Expressions courantes : denote an animal, denote a concept, denote something literally