point in French
point in French is péninsule, point, but — point means the sharp or narrow end of something.
point in French
péninsule
point
but
A purpose or objective, which makes something meaningful. [from 14th c.]
intérêt
A purpose or objective, which makes something meaningful. [from 14th c.]
objectif
A purpose or objective, which makes something meaningful. [from 14th c.]
dixième
A particular moment in an event or occurrence; a juncture. [from 13th c.]
moment
A particular moment in an event or occurrence; a juncture. [from 13th c.]
instant
(obsolete) A tiny amount of time; a moment. [14th–17th c.]
objet
A focus of conversation or consideration; the main idea.
virgule
(automotive, mostly, in the plural) Either of the two metal surfaces in a distributor which close or open to allow or prevent the flow of current through the ignition coil. There is usually a moving point, pushed by the distributor cam, and a fixed point, and they are built together as a unit.
avis
(automotive, mostly, in the plural) Either of the two metal surfaces in a distributor which close or open to allow or prevent the flow of current through the ignition coil. There is usually a moving point, pushed by the distributor cam, and a fixed point, and they are built together as a unit.
opinion
(automotive, mostly, in the plural) Either of the two metal surfaces in a distributor which close or open to allow or prevent the flow of current through the ignition coil. There is usually a moving point, pushed by the distributor cam, and a fixed point, and they are built together as a unit.
point de vue
(automotive, mostly, in the plural) Either of the two metal surfaces in a distributor which close or open to allow or prevent the flow of current through the ignition coil. There is usually a moving point, pushed by the distributor cam, and a fixed point, and they are built together as a unit.
aiguillage
(railroads, UK, in the plural) A railroad switch. [from 19th c.]
aiguille
(railroads, UK, in the plural) A railroad switch. [from 19th c.]
case
(backgammon) Each of the twelve triangular positions in either table of a backgammon board, on which the stones are played. [from 15th c.]
flèche
(backgammon) Each of the twelve triangular positions in either table of a backgammon board, on which the stones are played. [from 15th c.]
pointe
indiquer
(intransitive) To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.
pointer
(intransitive) To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.
montrer
(intransitive) To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.
What does "point" mean?
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noun The sharp or narrow end of something.
"She sharpened the pencil to a fine point."
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noun The main idea or purpose of something said or done.
"I think you've missed the point of the argument entirely."
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noun A unit used for scoring in a game or contest.
"They won by a single point in overtime."
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noun A specific place or moment.
"At this point, we should just cut our losses."
point in a sentence
- She sharpened the pencil to a fine point.
- I think you've missed the point of the argument entirely.
- What's the point of arguing if neither of us will change our mind?
- They won by a single point in overtime.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "point" in French?
"point" in French is péninsule, point, but. point means: The sharp or narrow end of something.
How do you use "point" in a sentence?
Example: "She sharpened the pencil to a fine point." In French, "point" is péninsule, point, but.
Are there other ways to say "point" in French?
Yes — French has 21 translations listed for "point": péninsule, point, but, intérêt, objectif, dixième.
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