French Expression · Advanced
Être à la pointe
To be at the forefront / To be cutting edge
Pronunciation: ETR(uh) ah lah PWANT
Meaning
To be leading in a particular field or technology, to be innovative and advanced.
Example
Cette entreprise est toujours à la pointe de l'innovation technologique.
This company is always at the forefront of technological innovation.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Être à la pointe out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level French expression.