What does désigné in French mean?

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

The word désigné in French means appointed, chosen, elected, designated, show, appoint, indicate, ideal culprit, perfect culprit. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word désigné

appointed, chosen, elected

adjectif (prédestiné)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
C'était la victime désignée de ce scandale !
She was the intended victim of the scandal!

designated

adjectif (qui est fixé)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Thomas est souvent le volontaire désigné.
Thomas is often the designated volunteer.

show

verbe transitif (montrer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Désigne-moi le nouveau professeur !
Show me the new teacher!

appoint

verbe transitif (choisir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le professeur désigne l'élève responsable en son absence.
The teacher appoints the student who will act as monitor in his absence.

indicate

verbe transitif (signifier)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ces deux panneaux désignent la même interdiction. Non, on n'utilise pas le mot « commerçant » pour désigner les commerciaux dans une entreprise.
No, we don't use the word "shopkeeper" to refer to salespeople in a company.

ideal culprit, perfect culprit

nom masculin et féminin (coupable idéal)

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

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