symbol

symbole, signe

Lettre, marque ou dessin simple qui représente une idée, une chose ou une consigne précise.

En anglais simple : A letter, mark, or simple picture that stands for a particular idea, thing, or instruction.

• What does this symbol mean?
• The map uses a tree symbol for a forest.
• These symbols tell you how to wash the shirt.

Comment l'utiliser : a symbol for something (On this map, a blue line is the symbol for a river.)

Synonymes : sign, mark

Expressions courantes : mathematical symbol, symbol for something, currency symbol, warning symbol

symbole

Personne, objet ou signe qui représente une idée ou un groupe.

En anglais simple : A person, object, or sign that stands for an idea or group.

• The flag is a symbol of our country.
• These flowers are symbols of hope.
• What does this symbol represent?

Comment l'utiliser : symbol of something (The white bird became a symbol of peace.)

Synonymes : sign, emblem

Expressions courantes : symbol of peace, national symbol, powerful symbol, symbol of courage