How is the phrase sur le point de translated from French to English

English translation
on the cusp
phrase

Qui va changer ou commencer d'un instant à l'autre.

Just about to change or begin.

Examples with “sur le point de”

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  • Le groupe est sur le point de connaître la gloire. — The band is on the cusp of fame.

  • Nous sommes sur le point de vivre une semaine bien plus froide. — We're on the cusp of a much colder week.

  • Elle parlait comme quelqu'un sur le point de prendre une grande décision. — She spoke like someone on the cusp of a big decision.

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