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miss the point in French

miss the point in French is ne pas comprendre, être à côté de la plaque.

miss the point in French

ne pas comprendre

verb

To fail to grasp the meaning of an utterance or situation.

être à côté de la plaque

verb

To fail to grasp the meaning of an utterance or situation.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "miss the point" in French?

"miss the point" in French is ne pas comprendre, être à côté de la plaque.

Are there other ways to say "miss the point" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "miss the point": ne pas comprendre, être à côté de la plaque.

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