French Conversation · Level 106
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French word
ponctuel
Pronunciation
IPA/pɔ̃ktɥɛl/
Meaning
- adjectivepunctual
Example
Elle est toujours ponctuelle.
She is always punctual.
More examples
Il est toujours ponctuel aux réunions.
He is always punctual for meetings.
Core concept
A clock hand meeting the precise point marked for a meeting, train, or event.
Common phrases
être ponctuel
be punctual
paiement ponctuel
on-time payment
ponctuel au travail
punctual at work
Similar words
fiable: Reliable about fulfilling commitments and doing what is requested.
organisé: Well organized, keeping plans, belongings, and tasks in order.
discipliné: Self-disciplined and firm about observing rules and timetables.
Definition in French
Qui respecte exactement l'heure prévue pour un rendez-vous, un train ou un événement.
Word origin
The French adjective ponctuel is related to Latin punctum, 'point', through Medieval Latin punctualis, linking exact timing with a fixed point.
Usage tips
- For a person, ponctuel usually means punctual, while for a train, meeting, or event it usually means on time or at the scheduled time.
Other meanings
- on timeadjective
Opposites
- tardiflateadjective
Related words
- ponctualitépunctualitynoun
- ponctuellementpunctuallyadverb