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indiquer

to indicate, to point out

verb ahn-dee-KEH Less Common
Communication Speech

Origin: Latin indicare, from index (pointer)

Also means

to show, to specify

Usage Note

indiquer is a regular -er verb. It is slightly more formal than montrer (to show) and often implies giving directions or citing a source, as in indiquer le chemin ('to give directions'). The noun indication is a direct derivative.

Examples

"Pouvez-vous m'indiquer la sortie?"

Natural Translation

Can you show me the way out?

Literal Translation

Can you indicate the exit to me?

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