à point

American  

[a pwan] / a ˈpwɛ̃ /

adverb

French.

1. just in time.

2. (of cooking) to a turn; perfectly.

3. (of meat) cooked medium.

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Example Sentences

"The space programme is something that most Americans have grown up with and see as a point of pride," she added.

From BBC

"Our findings show that if pulled apart with enough force per area, a simple liquid -- a liquid that flows -- will reach what we call a point of 'critical stress,' when it will actually facture like a solid. And this is likely true for all simple liquids, including common examples, such as water and oil," said Thamires Lima, PhD, an assistant research professor in Drexel's College of Engineering, who helped to lead the research.

From Science Daily

Auntie makes a point of saying, “Old Town Alexandria,” so people will know it’s the posh area with homes that are on the historic register.

From Literature

“Your dad has a point, dear,” Gran says.

From Literature

Title hopes are over with Arsenal 16 points ahead, but Villa are still just a point behind third-top Manchester United and five clear of Liverpool in what McGinn thinks is a "huge" season for the Birmingham club.

From BBC