pointez vos pieds
To say "point your toes" in French, you use pointez vos pieds.
This phrase is used to instruct someone to stretch their feet so that the toes point downward and away from the shin.
Did you know?
- The command pointez vos pieds can be confusing because the word pointe is also used in French to describe the 'peak' or 'rush hour' of a day, known as heure de pointe.
- While pieds means 'feet', French uses the word pointes to refer specifically to the reinforced tips of ballet shoes. A dancer wearing these shoes is said to be sur les pointes.
- French has a distinct distinction between pieds (feet) and orteils (toes), but orteils is almost never used in sports or dance commands because it sounds too clinical.
Examples in context
- Pointez vos pieds et tendez les jambes.Point your toes and straighten your legs.
Example conversation
A dance teacher is giving a lesson to a student.
- GabrielEmma, tenez-vous droite et pointez vos pieds.Emma, stand up straight and point your toes.
- EmmaComme ça, Gabriel ?Like this, Gabriel?
- GabrielOui, c'est parfait.Yes, it's perfect.
- EmmaMerci beaucoup.Thank you very much.
