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pointu

pointed

adjective pwahn-TYU Rare

Origin: from pointe 'point, tip' + -u

Also means

sharp

Usage Note

Pointu describes anything ending in a sharp tip: un chapeau pointu, des chaussures pointues. In figurative use it means highly specialised or technical: un profil pointu refers to a candidate with a very specific skill set. The feminine form is pointue.

Examples

"Il porte un chapeau pointu pour Halloween."

Natural Translation

He wears a pointed hat for Halloween.

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