signe
/siɲ/
To sign in French is signe, which refers to the act of writing one's signature on a document.
The word signe is used as a conjugated form of the verb meaning to write one's signature. It can also function as a noun meaning a fact that shows something exists or may happen, or a mark/symbol used to represent something. For the latter meaning of a symbol, the word symbole is used.
Meaning: to write one's signature on a document (verb)
Which one should you use?
signe is a conjugated form, whereas signer is the infinitive form meaning 'to sign'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form signe is the third-person singular present indicative of the verb signer, meaning 'he/she/it signs'.
How do you pronounce it?
/siɲ/
Did you know?
- While signe is a general 'sign', French uses the specific word enseigne for a commercial sign hanging outside a shop.
- In French, the phrase donner son signe de vie literally means 'to give a sign of life' and is used when someone finally contacts you after a long silence.
- In French, the phrase faire un signe can mean to wave at someone, rather than just pointing to an abstract symbol or a written signature.
Examples in context
- C'est un signe !This is a sign.This sentence is useful for stating that something is a sign.Tatoeba #1842463 by sacredceltic, translation #1841782 by Spamster
- Est-ce un signe ?Is this a sign?This sentence is useful for asking if something is a sign.Tatoeba #7763078 by sacredceltic, translation #2453732 by Hybrid
- C'est un bon signe.That's a good sign.Tatoeba #7774688 by Aiji, translation #3573708 by CK
- Je me demande ce que ce signe indique.I wonder what this sign indicates.
- Assurez-vous de respecter la signalisation routière.Make sure to follow the road signs.
- Veuillez accrocher ce document sur le panneau .Please hang this document on the sign/board.
- 182 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are at a bank.
- NathanOù est-ce que je signe ?Where do I sign?
- ChloéSigne ici, s'il te plaît, Nathan.Sign here, please, Nathan.
- NathanC'est fait. Est-ce que c'est tout ?It's done. Is that all?
- ChloéOui, merci Chloé a tout vérifié.Yes, thank you, Chloé has checked everything.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry signe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
