points
The English word dots is translated into French as points.
points refers to small, round marks or spots on a surface. You can also use this word in specific color-coded phrases, such as Points rouges for red dots or Points noirs for black dots. Additionally, when referring to the ellipsis symbol '…', French speakers typically read it as points de suspension.
Did you know?
- While points refers to physical dots, the French word for a polka-dot pattern is pois, which is actually the word for 'peas'. A person wearing a polka-dot dress is wearing a robe à pois.
- French speakers use the phrase mettre les points sur les i to mean clarifying every detail of a situation. While it literally describes dotting the letter 'i', it is used as an idiom for being explicit.
- In a formal or literary context, point can replace pas to create a stronger negation. For example, je ne sais point is a more emphatic way of saying 'I do not know'.
Examples in context
- Les aveugles lisent en touchant grâce à un système de points en relief, le Braille.Blind people read by touching, using a system of raised dots called Braille.This sentence is useful for learning how the word points is used to describe the raised dots in the Braille system.Tatoeba #2809670 by Rockaround, translation #682207 by Source_VOA
- La Terre et le Soleil ne sont que des points minuscules parmi les milliards d'étoiles dans la galaxie de la Voie Lactée.The Earth and Sun are just tiny dots among the billions of stars in the Milky Way Galaxy.This sentence is useful for seeing how points can describe celestial bodies that appear as tiny dots in space.Tatoeba #3653908 by sacredceltic, translation #3653827 by patgfisher
- Jimmy était intensément jaloux des points présents dans le nom de Zoë.Jimmy was intensely jealous of the dots in Zoë's name.This sentence is useful for demonstrating how points can refer to the dots found within a person's name.Tatoeba #756798 by Scott, translation #715491 by papabear
- Le document indique de suivre les pointillés pour compléter le formulaire.The document instructs to follow the dots to complete the form.
- Les points représentent les éléments-clés dans le document.The dots represent the key elements in the document.
- Son dessin est composé de petits points colorés.His/her drawing is composed of small colored dots.
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are looking at a patterned fabric in a store.
- ChloéRegarde ces petits points sur le tissu.Look at these small dots on the fabric.
- NathanOui, ils sont très mignons.Yes, they are very cute.
- ChloéEst-ce que tu préfères ces points ou les rayures ?Do you prefer these dots or the stripes?
- NathanJe pense que les points sont plus élégants.I think the dots are more elegant.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
