ponctualité
punctuality
noun ponk-twa-lee-TAY Rare
Origin: Latin punctualitas, from punctum 'point'
Usage Note
Ponctualité is treated as a civic virtue in French professional culture; arriving late is considered disrespectful. The adjective ponctuel means both 'punctual' and 'occasional' (a one-off event), which can confuse learners.
Examples
"Sa ponctualité est exemplaire."
Natural Translation
His punctuality is exemplary.
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