What does enseigne in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word enseigne in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use enseigne in French.

The word enseigne in French means logo, emblem, situation, sub-lieutenant, extent, brand, insignia, ensign, ensign, teach to, teach, teach, teach to, teach, teach to do, to the point that, to such an extent that, so much so that, trading name, business name, local shop, sub-lieutenant, neon sign, be in the same boat, big chain, major retailer. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word enseigne

logo, emblem

nom féminin (emblème distinctif)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
J'aperçois l'enseigne du magasin que je cherche.
I can see the sign of the shop I'm looking for.

situation

nom féminin (condition)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ici, tous sont logés à la même enseigne
We're all in the same boat here.

sub-lieutenant

nom masculin et féminin (marine : grade militaire) (1st class, UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'enseigne de première classe correspond au lieutenant.
The sub-lieutenant is the naval equivalent of a lieutenant.

extent

nom féminin (littéraire (point, cas)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il suit toujours les ordres, à telle enseigne qu'il s'arrêterait lui-même !
He always follows orders; to the extent that he would arrest himself!

brand

nom féminin (chaîne de magasins)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cette enseigne a trois boutiques en ville.
This chain has three stores in town.

insignia, ensign

nom masculin (drapeau, étendard)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Chaque régiment a son enseigne.
Every regiment has its insignia.

ensign

nom masculin (vieux (armée : porte-drapeau)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'enseigne était l'officier qui portait le drapeau.
The ensign was the officer who carried the flag.

teach to

(transmettre un savoir)

Mon frère enseigne l'anglais à des prisonniers.

teach

verbe transitif (transmettre un savoir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Mon père enseigne le grec ancien à la fac de lettres.

teach

verbe intransitif (être enseignant)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Ma fille a toujours voulu enseigner. J'aimerais enseigner à l'université plutôt qu'au collège.

teach to

(expliquer, inculquer)

Ce jeu est parfait pour enseigner la logique aux enfants.
This game is ideal for teaching children logic.

teach

verbe transitif (apprendre)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Les épreuves enseignent la patience.

teach to do

locution verbale (apprendre)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La vie m'a enseigné à être humble.

to the point that, to such an extent that, so much so that

locution adverbiale (littéraire (si bien que)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Il subjuga son public à telle enseigne qu'il reçut l'ovation de son auditoire.

trading name, business name

nom féminin (nom de marque)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

local shop

nom féminin (supérette) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

sub-lieutenant

nom féminin (grade militaire d'officier de marine) (UK: 1st class)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Charles est enseigne de vaisseau sur la Jeanne-d'Arc.

neon sign

nom féminin (panneau luminescent)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Dans les quartiers commerçants, les magasins ont souvent des enseignes lumineuses.

be in the same boat

locution verbale (être considéré de la même façon) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Tous les étudiants de ce professeur sont logés à la même enseigne.

big chain, major retailer

nom féminin (marque de magasin reconnu)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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