point out

faire remarquer, signaler

Signaler à quelqu’un un fait ou un détail qu’il n’avait peut-être pas remarqué.

En anglais simple : To tell someone about a fact or detail that they may not have noticed.

• Please point out any mistakes.
• He pointed out that we were late.
• As you pointed out, the cheaper option may last longer.

Comment l'utiliser : point out that + clause (She pointed out that the door was open.); point something out to someone (I pointed the mistake out to him.)

Synonymes : mention, note, draw attention to

Expressions courantes : point out something, point out a mistake, point out that…

montrer, désigner

Montrer précisément la personne ou la chose dont on parle, souvent avec le doigt.

En anglais simple : To show someone exactly which person or thing you mean, often using your finger.

• Please point out your house.
• She pointed out a bird in the tree.
• Can you point him out in this photograph?

Comment l'utiliser : point someone/something out to someone (The guide pointed the old tower out to us.)

Synonymes : indicate, identify, show

Expressions courantes : point out something, point out someone, point out a bird