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    Pointus (en. Pointed)

    pwɛ̃ty

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Having a point; sharp.
    This knife is very sharp.
    Ce couteau est très pointu.
    Shaped like a point.
    The buildings in this city have sharp roofs.
    Les immeubles de cette ville ont des toits pointus.
    Showing acuity or finesse in the mind.
    He has a sharp sense of humor.
    Il a un sens pointu de l'humour.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'acutus' which means 'sharp'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a sharp mind
    To be very intelligent or observant.
    avoir l'esprit pointu
    to keep the sharp ones
    To focus on important details.
    garder les pointus
    a sharp project
    A project that is very technical or specialized.
    un projet pointu

    Related Words

    sharp
    That is very sharp, cuts easily.
    acéré
    tapered
    That is very thin and pointed.
    effilé
    honed
    That has been sharpened to obtain a point.
    affuté

    Slang Meanings

    To be very clever.
    He is really sharp in mathematics.
    Il est vraiment pointu en mathématiques.
    To make very critical remarks.
    She made a sharp comment on the report.
    Elle a lancé un commentaire pointu sur le rapport.