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indication

indication, piece of information

noun an-dee-kah-SYOHN Rare

Also means

instruction, direction

Usage Note

Indication (feminine) is common in both singular and plural. Des indications ('directions, instructions') is what a doctor gives or what a map provides. Sauf indication contraire ('unless otherwise indicated') is a standard administrative phrase. The verb is indiquer and the agent noun is un indicateur (indicator, gauge, or informer depending on context).

Examples

"Le médecin a donné ses indications au patient."

Natural Translation

The doctor gave the patient his instructions.

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