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point
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
a. le point (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Simplicity is one of this technique's strong points.La simplicité est l'un des points forts de cette technique.
2. (element)
a. le point (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Jade will cover the first two points in the presentation, then I'll talk about the last three.Jade abordera les deux premiers points de la présentation, puis je parlerai des trois derniers.
3. (stage)
a. le point (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The negotiations have reached a critical point.Les négociations ont atteint un point critique.
4. (instant)
a. le moment (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
At what point did you decide to leave?À quel moment avez-vous décidé de partir ?
5. (purpose)
a. l'intérêt (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
What's the point of doing my homework if the teacher never looks at it?Quel est l'intérêt de faire mes devoirs si le prof ne les regarde jamais ?
b. le but (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The point of this rule is to ensure everyone's safety.Le but de cette règle est d'assurer la sécurité de tous.
a. le point (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
My brother scored 20 points last night!Mon frère a marqué 20 points hier soir !
7. (sharp tip)
a. la pointe (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Mateo pricked his finger on the point of the needle.Mateo s'est piqué le doigt avec la pointe de l'aiguille.
8. (place)
a. l'endroit (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The road becomes very narrow at this point.La route devient très étroite à cet endroit.
b. le point (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
We reached the highest point of the mountain.On a atteint le point le plus élevé de la montagne.
9. (geography)
a. le cap (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
It's a very rugged coastline, dotted with many points and cliffs.C'est une côte très accidentée, parsemée de nombreux caps et falaises.
b. la pointe (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The sailboat sailed around the point and headed for the pier.Le voilier a contourné la pointe et s'est dirigé vers la jetée.
10. (finance)
a. le point (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The CAC 40 gained 80 points today.Le CAC 40 a gagné 80 points aujourd'hui.
11. (mathematics)
a. la virgule (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The number 2.5 is read as "two point five."Le nombre 2,5 se lit « deux virgule cinq ».
12. (geometry)
a. le point (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Determine the coordinates of point C.Déterminez les coordonnées du point C.
a. le point (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The house was just a point of light in the distance.La maison n'était qu'un point lumineux au loin.
a. la prise (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
All the power points in my hotel room are behind the furniture.Toutes les prises dans ma chambre d'hôtel se trouvent derrière les meubles.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
15. (to direct)
16. (construction)
17. (to sharpen)
a. tailler
You need to point the end of the stake so it goes into the ground more easily.Il faut tailler le bout du tuteur pour qu’il pénètre mieux dans la terre.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
18. (to indicate)
a. montrer du doigt
The children pointed at the plane in the sky.Les enfants ont montré du doigt l’avion dans le ciel.
b. indiquer de la main
The museum employee pointed to where the Mona Lisa was.L’employé du musée a indiqué de la main où se trouvait la Joconde.
Conjugations
Indicative of "point"
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