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Rule "point et poing"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: point et poing
Message: Confusion probable entre « point » et « poing ».
Category: Confusion d’homonymes et paronymes (ID: CAT_HOMONYMES_PARONYMES)
Link: http://bdl.oqlf.gouv.qc.ca/bdl/gabarit_bdl.asp?id=2220
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Il m’a donné un coup de point.
    Correction suggestion: poing
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Il m’a donné un coup de poing.
ID: POINT_POING [1]
Version: 6.7-SNAPSHOT (2025-07-07 22:33:10 +0200)