French Conversation · Level 13
89 words
French word
point
Pronunciation
IPA/pwɛ̃/
Meaning
- masculine noundot
Example
Il y a un point rouge sur ta chemise.
There is a red dot on your shirt.
More examples
Le point de rendez-vous est devant la gare.
The meeting point is in front of the station.
Core concept
A small mark used to locate something exact, from a physical spot to a focused part of an explanation or a score.
Common phrases
un point de rendez-vous
meeting point
un point important
important point
Similar words
idée: A single idea or expressed opinion.
argument: A reason or piece of evidence supporting a position.
sujet: The subject of a conversation or debate.
marque: A visible sign or mark on an object or fabric.
Definition in French
Idée principale ou élément précis d'un discours ou d'une explication; mot qui désigne aussi une petite marque physique ou un point attribué comme score.
Word origin
The noun developed from Latin punctum, 'something pricked', as French point extended the idea of a mark to an exact idea or score.
Usage tips
- In faire le point, point means taking stock of a situation, not making a physical mark.