🇫🇷 How to say

“point” in French

point

Illustration of "point" in a French cultural setting — A sharp pencil tip leaves a tiny black dot on a blank sheet of paper. A teacher points to the dot on the board while explaining a math problem.

Usage note

In French, 'point' is used for both a punctuation mark and a physical dot or location. It’s a common word in everyday and academic contexts.

Examples

Il y a un point noir.
There is a black dot.
C'est le point final.
It's the final point.
Montre-moi le point sur la carte.
Show me the point on the map.

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A. point
B. wind
C. second
D. female student

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