pointed

US /ˈpɔɪn.t̬ɪd/
UK /ˈpɔɪn.t̬ɪd/
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1.

pointu, aiguisé

having a sharpened or tapered tip or end

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The pencil had a very pointed tip.
Le crayon avait une pointe très aiguisée.
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She wore shoes with pointed toes.
Elle portait des chaussures à bouts pointus.
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sharptaperedspiked
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bluntrounded
2.

cinglant, significatif

(of a remark or look) directed at or referring to a particular person or thing, often in a critical or accusatory way

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He made a pointed comment about her tardiness.
Il a fait une remarque cinglante sur son retard.
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She gave him a pointed look, indicating her disapproval.
Elle lui lança un regard significatif, indiquant sa désapprobation.
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directpointedexplicittellingsignificant
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vaguegeneral
1.

pointé, indiqué

past simple and past participle of point

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He pointed to the map to show us the way.
Il a montré la carte pour nous indiquer le chemin.
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The dog pointed at the bird in the bush.
Le chien a pointé l'oiseau dans le buisson.
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