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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