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pointless in French

pointless in French is inutile, vain, obtus — pointless means having no useful purpose; not worth doing.

pointless in French

inutile
adj
vain
adj
obtus
adj
Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.

What does "pointless" mean?

  1. adj Having no useful purpose; not worth doing.
    "It's pointless to water the plants while it's pouring with rain."
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pointless in a sentence

  • It's pointless to water the plants while it's pouring with rain.
  • Arguing with him is pointless — he never changes his mind.

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What is "pointless" in French?
"pointless" in French is inutile, vain, obtus. pointless means: Having no useful purpose; not worth doing.
How do you use "pointless" in a sentence?
Example: "It's pointless to water the plants while it's pouring with rain." In French, "pointless" is inutile, vain, obtus.
Are there other ways to say "pointless" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "pointless": inutile, vain, obtus.
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