jalon

See also: jalón

Finnish

Adjective

jalon

  1. Genitive singular form of jalo.

French

Etymology

1613, jallon, in an unknown sense; 1690 in gardening; uncertain origin, maybe from jalir, ancient form of jaillir (to spurt out).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʒa.lɔ̃/
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Noun

jalon m (plural jalons)

  1. a pole marking the border of a field or a road
    Planter des jalons de distance en distance.
    To plant poles from distance to distance.
    Marquer l’alignement d’un terrain avec des jalons.
    Mark the border of a terrain with poles.
  2. (figuratively) an idea serving to indicate a direction in a study, a work, etc.
    Ces données vous serviront de jalons pour votre investigation.
    These facts will serve you as a direction for your investigation.

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • jalonner
  • jalonnement
  • poser des jalons (take the first steps for an action, prepare the terrain)

Further reading

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