signer

Senses

1. 1.

   to sign

   to write one's name on a document to authorize or authenticate it

2. 2.

   to sign (a contract/agreement)

   to formally agree to terms by signing a legal document

3. 3.

   to sign (in sports/music)

   to recruit or enter into a professional contract with an artist or athlete

Examples

• "J'ai signé le contrat hier."

  I signed the contract yesterday.

• "Le club a signé un nouveau joueur la semaine dernière."

  The club signed a new player last week.

• "Vous devez signer le formulaire avant de partir."

  You must sign the form before leaving.

Usage

Signer is a regular -ER verb. It is commonly used in business and administrative contexts, as well as in sports/entertainment when discussing recruitment. Avoid confusing it with "s'inscrire" (to register/enroll), which is different in meaning.