What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sign shown by the French with love (3)" mean?

The definition is "Sign". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LE (abbreviation="the French") + O (abbreviation="love") = LEO; definition: "Sign" The answer is LEO.

Sign shown by the French with love (3)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17075 | 26 Across | 2023-04-13 flower

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