point mort

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pwɛ̃ mɔʁ/

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Noun

point mort m (uncountable)

1. (physics) dead centre
2. (in vehicles) neutral (the position of a set of gears)
3. (figuratively) standstill, deadlock

   L’enquête est au point mort. ― The investigation is at a standstill.