pointing
US /ˈpɔɪn.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈpɔɪn.t̬ɪŋ/

1.
pointage, indication
the action of extending one's finger or an object to indicate a direction, position, or object
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His pointing gesture clearly showed the way.
Son geste de pointage a clairement montré le chemin.
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The police officer's pointing directed traffic.
Le pointage de l'officier de police a dirigé la circulation.
1.
pointant, indiquant
directing attention to something with a finger or other object
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He was pointing at the distant mountain.
Il était en train de pointer la montagne lointaine.
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The compass needle was pointing north.
L'aiguille de la boussole pointait vers le nord.