signer

This is the 961st most frequent French word.

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signer

To sign.


The verb 'signer' is used here in its literal sense, indicating the action of signing or autographing a document to validate it.

Je dois signer ce document avant de l'envoyer.

I need to sign this document before sending it.


In this sentence, 'signer' is used in a formal context related to assigning one's consent to an agreement by signing a contract.

Michel a signé un contrat avec une nouvelle entreprise.

Michel signed a contract with a new company.


Here, 'signer' takes a metaphorical sense, meaning 'created or authored', indicating attribution of a work to its creator.

Ce film signé par ce réalisateur est un chef-d'œuvre.

This film signed by this director is a masterpiece.