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    Points (en. Points)

    /pwã/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Elements of assessment in a game or contest.
    He earned a lot of points in the quiz.
    Il a gagné beaucoup de points au quiz.
    Specific locations on a surface.
    They marked points on the map.
    Ils ont marqué des points sur la carte.
    Performance indicators in a system.
    You need to accumulate points to receive a reward.
    Vous devez accumuler des points pour obtenir une récompense.
    verb
    Indicate or designate a place, object, or person.
    He pointed to the board.
    Il a pointé du doigt le tableau.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'punctum', meaning 'point' or 'puncture'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take stock
    Assess the current situation.
    faire le point
    have points
    Have advantages or assets.
    avoir des points
    points of view
    Different perspectives on a subject.
    points de vue

    Related Words

    starting point
    Place where something starts.
    point de départ
    point of interest
    Place that draws attention.
    point d'intérêt
    high point
    The highest level or moment of an event.
    point culminant

    Slang Meanings

    Life points in a video game.
    He still has some life points left after the fight.
    Il lui reste encore des points de vie après le combat.
    Evaluation or score in an informal context.
    I give you points for your performance.
    Je t’attribue des points pour ta performance.