How is the phrase point de mire translated from French to English

Personne ou chose que tout le monde regarde.

The person or thing everyone looks at.

noun
English translation
cynosure

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  • Elle était le point de mire de la soirée. She was the cynosure of the evening.

  • La nouvelle sculpture est devenue le point de mire de la place. The new sculpture became the cynosure of the square.

  • Personne n'aime être le point de mire de toutes les conversations. Nobody enjoys being the cynosure of every conversation.

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FAQ about “point de mire”

How is “point de mire” translated from French?
“point de mire” translates into English as “cynosure”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “point de mire” mean?
Meaning of “point de mire”: Personne ou chose que tout le monde regarde. In English — “cynosure”.
What part of speech is “point de mire”?
“point de mire” is a noun.
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