à point
Meanings
Adjective
1. at the right moment, at the right time, on time (literary)
2. medium rare (food)
3. softened up (of a suspect) (figuratively, law enforcement)
Examples8
Rien ne sert de courir, il faut partir à point.
Slow and steady wins the race.
Votre proposition arrive à point.
Your proposal is timely.
Un steak à point, s’il vous plaît.
I like my steak medium.
Le grillage des saucisses est à point.
The sausages are grilled to medium-rare.
Le bifteck est à point.
The steak is well done.
Tout vient à point à qui sait attendre.
Everything comes to those who wait.