English–French

“point out” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/deziɲe/

Example

Peux-tu désigner l'endroit sur la carte ?

Can you point out the place on the map?

Illustration for désigner (point out)

How to say “point out” in French

“Point out” in French is désigner.

A spoken or visible marker that singles out one feature or option.

Full entry for désigner: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with désigner

Il faut désigner l'endroit sur la carte.

It is necessary to indicate the place on the map.

Tips for using désigner

  • For a simple act of showing, French usually uses montrer; désigner suggests identifying a particular item, place, or option.

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