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punctual

/ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/ adjectif B2

En français : ponctuel

  1. Of an event, happening at the appointed time.
  2. Of a person, acting at the appointed time. · Luis is never late; he's the most punctual person I know.
  3. Existing as a point or series of points.
  4. Expressing a momentary action that has no duration.
  5. Observing trivial points; punctilious. (dated)
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Dans la bibliothèque

Collins was punctual to his time, and was received with great politeness by the whole family.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 71 · B2
Our clients were punctual to their appointment, for the clock had just struck ten when Dr.
The Hound of the Baskervilles, p. 34 · C1
Bingley was punctual to his appointment; and he and Mr.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 326 · B2
Debray will, perhaps, be obliged to go to the minister—and besides” (Albert looked at his tablets), “it is the hour I told the count, 21st May, at half past ten; and though I do not much rely upon his promise, I wish to be punctual.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 427 · C1

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