French Conversation · Level 93
60 words
French word
pointu
Pronunciation
IPA/pwɛ̃ty/
Meaning
- adjectivesharp
Example
Un crayon pointu est utile pour dessiner.
A sharp pencil is useful for drawing.
More examples
Son nez est pointu.
His nose is pointed.
Core concept
A needle-like point that makes contact feel sharp and a comment hit its target.
Common phrases
nez pointu
pointed nose
crayon pointu
pointed pencil
bout pointu
pointed tip
Similar words
direct: Clear and straightforward, with no indirect wording.
perspicace: Quick to grasp the deeper truth of things.
Definition in French
Qui est très aigu ou tranchant dans une sensation, une remarque ou une perception.
Word origin
French pointu comes from Old French pointu, built on point, "point," which derives from Latin punctum.
Usage tips
- In une question pointue, pointue often means technically demanding or highly focused rather than physically pointed.