What does pointu in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word pointu in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use pointu in French.

The word pointu in French means pointed, pointed, piercing, in-depth, comprehensive, specialist, northern French accent, speak with a northern French accent, speak with an accent from the north of France. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word pointu

pointed

adjectif (acéré)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Les aigles ont des serres pointues.
Eagles have pointed talons.

pointed

adjectif (en pointe)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce couteau pointu est très dangereux.
This sharp knife is very dangerous.

piercing

adjectif (aigu)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Le ton pointu de sa voix est désagréable.
The piercing tone of her voice is unpleasant.

in-depth, comprehensive, specialist

adjectif (figuré (très poussé)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Elle a des connaissances pointues en œnologie.
She has in-depth knowledge about wine.

northern French accent

nom masculin (France (accent des gens du Nord de la France)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

speak with a northern French accent, speak with an accent from the north of France

locution verbale (France (parler avec un accent du Nord)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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