ponctuées

Punctuated, or "ponctuées" in French, is the feminine plural form of the adjective "ponctué" which means "having punctuation", "interrupted", or "distinguishing features". The word derives from the Latin participle punctāre, meaning "to strike or mark". In French, it is used to describe text or speech that includes signs of punctuation such as commas, periods, exclamation marks, or question marks. It can also describe a phrase or dialogue that has been edited or interjected by a narrator. In English linguistics, "punctuated" is typically used to refer to the insertion of punctuation marks that separate clauses or convey intonation. In a literary or stylistic context, a text described as "ponctué" or "ponctuée" may be considered more readable or possessing a clearer structure. The adjective can also refer to other forms of markup, such as the use of diacritical signs or other marks that give structure. While "ponctué" is predominantly used with written language, its counterpart in spoken language might refer to the break or pauses that separate ideas. The plural form, "ponctuées", is used with feminine nouns, e.g., "les phrases ponctuées". The term appears in typographical guides, grammar textbooks, and style manuals to denote proper use of punctuation.