make a point

exprimer une idée, faire une remarque

Dire ou faire quelque chose pour présenter clairement une idée ou une opinion.

En anglais simple : You say or do something to show an idea or opinion clearly.

• He raised his hand to make a point.
• Her example made a point about fairness.
• Are you trying to make a point by refusing to vote?

Comment l'utiliser : make a point about something (She made a point about the cost of housing.)

Synonymes : argue, express an opinion

Expressions courantes : make a point, make a point about

veiller à, tenir à

Faire volontairement quelque chose en s’assurant de ne pas l’oublier, parce qu’on le juge important.

En anglais simple : You deliberately do something because you think it is important.

• I make a point of arriving early.
• He made a point to remember each name.
• Do you make a point of checking your messages daily?

Comment l'utiliser : make a point of doing something (I make a point of thanking everyone who helps.); make a point to do something (She makes a point to call her parents every Sunday.)

Synonymes : ensure, take care

Expressions courantes : make a point of, make a point to