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Can you use "signifier"?

Charles T.C1Kwiziq community member

Can you use "signifier"?

"Alors ça veut dire que votre clignotant arrière gauche est cassé". Could you also say "Alors ça signifie que votre clignotant arrière gauche est cassé"? Google Translate seems to think so, but I'd be interested in your view.
This question relates to:French writing exercise "Police check"

Freeform Writing Exercise B1

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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Charles, 

Yes, you could use 'signifier' but you are more likely to say 'vouloir dire' in everyday conversation.

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Charles T. asked:

Can you use "signifier"?

"Alors ça veut dire que votre clignotant arrière gauche est cassé". Could you also say "Alors ça signifie que votre clignotant arrière gauche est cassé"? Google Translate seems to think so, but I'd be interested in your view.

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