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Le signifié
This represents the idea or concept triggered by a word. Be careful not to confuse it with the referent, which is the actual object in the real world.
Examples in context
Le signifié correspond au concept mental.
The signified corresponds to the mental concept.
L'arbitraire du signe lie le signifiant au signifié.
The arbitrariness of the sign links the signifier to the signified.
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