enseigne

See also: enseigné

French

enseigne

Etymology

Inherited from Latin insignia, a neuter plural reinterpreted as a feminine singular. Doublet of insigne.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃.sɛɲ/
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Noun

enseigne f (plural enseignes)

  1. shop sign
  2. (by metonymy) any chain store that operates under a shop brand
  3. (card games) suit
    Les quatre enseignes d'un paquet standard sont le cœur, le carreau, le trèfle, et la pique.
    The four suits in a standard deck are hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades.

Synonyms

Derived terms

Noun

enseigne m or f (plural enseignes)

  1. (military) ensign

Verb

enseigne

  1. first-person singular present indicative of enseigner
  2. third-person singular present indicative of enseigner
  3. first-person singular present subjunctive of enseigner
  4. third-person singular present subjunctive of enseigner
  5. second-person singular imperative of enseigner

Further reading


Norman

Etymology

Noun

enseigne f (plural enseignes)

  1. (Jersey) ensign
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