points
In French, the phrase "points" is translated as points.
The word is used to refer to units used to determine a winner or a score in a game or competition. When you want to say "to score points" in the context of sports or games, you should use the phrase marquer des points.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is point, whereas the plural is points.
Did you know?
- If you want to refer to a 'point' in the sense of a decimal point, you must say virgule, which literally translates to 'comma'.
- The word point is used as a 'negative particle' in very formal or literary French to create a negation. In phrases like je ne sais point, it serves the same purpose as pas but sounds significantly more archaic and refined.
- If you are discussing a 'break even point' in a business context, French speakers often use the term point mort, which literally translates to 'dead point'.
Examples in context
- Combien de points as-tu ?How many points do you have?This sentence is useful for asking how many of the word points someone has.Tatoeba #6767083 by Micsmithel, translation #6900415 by kaiperkins271
- Tom a déjà marqué 30 points.Tom has already scored 30 points.This sentence is useful for describing how many points someone has scored.Tatoeba #6604084 by aperitero, translation #6222269 by CK
- Quels sont tes points forts ?What are your strong points?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's strong points.Tatoeba #334346 by sysko, translation #70461 by CK
- Les points cruciaux de cette réunion sont…The crucial points of this meeting are…
- Nous devons discuter des éléments essentiels de cette proposition.We need to discuss the essential points of this proposal.
- Laisse-moi t'expliquer les points clés de cette présentation.Let me explain the key points of this presentation to you.
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Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are playing a board game.
- EmmaJe gagne, j'ai plus de points que toi !I'm winning, I have more points than you!
- NathanC'est vrai, mais je peux encore gagner des points.That's true, but I can still earn points.
- EmmaIl te faut combien de points pour me rattraper ?How many points do you need to catch up with me?
- NathanIl me faut dix points exactement.I need exactly ten points.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
