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10 Language-to-English Dictionariespoint clé
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pwɛ̃ kle
"Le point clé de sa présentation a été bien reçu."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The most important fact, idea, or opinion in a discussion, argument, or text.
"The speaker outlined the key point of the new policy at the beginning of the meeting." - 2
A central issue or crucial detail that must be addressed.
"Identifying the financial constraints is the key point for our project success."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'key' (derived from Old English 'cǣg', originally denoting an instrument for locking) in its metaphorical sense of 'solution' or 'crucial element', and 'point' (derived from Latin 'punctum', meaning a prick, dot, or sharp end). Established in modern English usage to designate the most vital or essential fact in a discussion, presentation, or text.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Key point" is said worldwide
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point clé
Transliteration: pwɛ̃ kle
"Le point clé de sa présentation a été bien reçu."
Kernpunkt
Transliteration: ˈkɛʁnˌpʊŋkt
"Der Kernpunkt des Berichts ist klar verständlich."
punto chiave
Transliteration: ˈpun.to ˈkjɛ.ve
"Questo è il punto chiave della discussione."
punto clave
Transliteration: ˈpun.to ˈkla.βe
"El punto clave del acuerdo fue la reducción de costes."
ponto-chave
Transliteration: ˈpõ.tu ˈʃa.vi
"O ponto-chave da reunião foi abordado no início."
मुख्य बिंदु
Transliteration: mukhya bindu
"यह भाषण का मुख्य बिंदु था।"
要点
Transliteration: yàodiǎn
"请记住这次会议的要点。"
핵심 포인트
Transliteration: haeksim pointeu
"이 보고서의 핵심 포인트를 요약해 주세요."
要点
Transliteration: yōten
"それが議論の要点です。"
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