témoin
/te.mwɛ̃/
3.
nounmasculine
baton (object passed between runners in a relay race)
Le coureur a passé le témoin à son coéquipier.
The runner passed the baton to his teammate.
Synonyms:bâton
1.
nounmasculine
witness (person who saw or can attest to an event)
witness at a wedding (one of the people who signs the marriage papers — e.g., best man/maid of honor)
Il a été appelé comme témoin au procès.
He was called as a witness at the trial.
Synonyms:spectateur, observateur
2.
nounmasculine
indicator light (small warning or status light on a dashboard or device)
Le témoin d'huile s'est allumé sur le tableau de bord.
The oil warning light came on the dashboard.
Synonyms:voyant, indicateur
