This is the 6544th most frequent French word.
identifier
To identify.
The word 'identifier' is used to mean 'to recognize or determine' in this context.
Il est important d'identifier les problèmes avant de chercher des solutions.
It is important to identify the problems before seeking solutions.
Here, 'identifier' refers to determining or pinpointing a specific cause.
Les experts ont été capables d'identifier la cause de la panne.
The experts were able to identify the cause of the breakdown.
In this sentence, 'identifier' is used in the sense of technology being able to recognize or verify an individual's identity by their fingerprints.