pointe
/pwɛ̃t/
The English word 'brad' is translated into French as pointe.
Meaning: thin finishing nail (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/pwɛ̃t/
Did you know?
- When discussing sports or movement, a 'pointe' can refer to the very tip of a ballet dancer's toe, emphasizing the same sharpness found in a metal nail.
- In a culinary context, a 'pointe' might refer to a very small, precise amount of an ingredient, mirroring the sharpness and small scale of the nail.
- The French word pointe is a close relative of the English word 'puncture'. Both derive from the Latin pungō, meaning 'to prick'.
Examples in context
- Salut Brad!Hi Brad!
- Salut Brad, on se retrouve au café à midi?Hi Brad, shall we meet at the café at noon?
- J'ai besoin d'une petite pointe pour ce cadre.I need a small brad for this frame.
- Attention, il y a une pointe qui dépasse.Watch out, there is a brad sticking out.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are working together on a DIY project in the garage.
- ChloéHugo, peux-tu me passer une pointe ?Hugo, can you pass me a brad?
- HugoBien sûr, en voici une pour toi, Chloé.Of course, here is one for you, Chloé.
- ChloéMerci, cette pointe est très fine.Thanks, this brad is very thin.
- HugoC'est parfait pour fixer le support.It is perfect for fixing the support.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pointe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pointe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
