French Phrase
Appuie sur le bouton pour signaler.
Meaning
This sentence is a direct instruction telling someone to press a specific button in order to report an issue or send a signal. It is commonly found in digital interfaces, safety equipment, or any situation where a quick report is needed.
When to use
Use this phrase on screens, kiosks, or devices where you want the user to take immediate action. It works best in informal contexts (e.g., a mobile app aimed at a familiar audience) or when speaking directly to one person.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Appuiesurleboutonpoursignaler
Imperative (2nd person singular)
‘Appuie’ is the informal singular imperative form of the verb ‘appuyer’, used to give a direct command.
Preposition ‘sur’
‘sur’ means ‘on’ or ‘onto’; it links the verb to the object being acted upon.
Definite article ‘le’
‘le’ specifies a particular button that the listener can see.
Purpose infinitive ‘pour + infinitive’
‘pour signaler’ uses the infinitive ‘signaler’ to express the purpose of pressing the button.
🗨In Conversation
Comment je signale le problème ?
How do I report the problem?
Appuie sur le bouton pour signaler.
Press the button to report.
✕Common Mistakes
Appuyez sur le bouton pour signaler.
Use ‘Appuyez’ when addressing a group or in a formal context.
Appuie sur bouton pour signaler.
Omitting the article makes the phrase sound incomplete.
Appuie sur le bouton pour je signale.
Do not replace the infinitive with a conjugated verb; the purpose construction requires the infinitive.
↔Alternatives
Clique sur le bouton pour signaler.
Click the button to report.
Appuyez sur le bouton pour signaler.
Press the button to report. (formal/plural)
Pressez le bouton pour signaler.
Press the button to report. (more formal)
Cultural Tip
In French UI text, the informal imperative ‘appuie’ is used for apps targeting a younger or familiar audience, while ‘appuyez’ is preferred for formal, corporate, or public‑service interfaces. Always match the register to your audience to avoid sounding too casual or too stiff.