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    Poindre (en. To emerge)

    pwɛ̃dʁ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To begin to manifest.
    The sun begins to rise on the horizon.
    Le soleil commence à poindre à l'horizon.
    To surface or emerge.
    New ideas were emerging in his mind.
    Des idées nouvelles poignaient dans son esprit.
    To show or appear gradually.
    Pain began to manifest in his arm.
    La douleur a commencé à poindre dans son bras.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pungere', which means to prick.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to appear on the horizon
    To allude to something that begins to manifest.
    poindre à l'horizon
    to dawn
    To indicate the arrival of morning.
    poindre le jour

    Related Words

    point
    A moment or a specific position in time or space.
    point
    point
    The finest or sharpest part of something.
    pointe
    pointer
    An object used to indicate or show.
    pointeur

    Slang Meanings

    To emerge unexpectedly.
    He popped up like a mushroom after the rain.
    Il a poigné comme un champignon après la pluie.