set point

A term used in tennis and other racket sports meaning a point that, if won by the server, would win them the set. Also used more broadly to describe a critical moment or threshold in various contexts.

• 🇫🇷Point qui, s'il est gagné par le joueur qui le remporte, lui fait gagner le set dans des sports de raquette comme le tennis. S'emploie aussi au sens large pour désigner un moment critique ou seuil décisif dans divers contextes.

1. Tennis term B2 formal

   A situation in tennis where the player serving needs one more point to win a set.

   • The player had two set points but failed to convert them.
   • She won the match with a powerful serve on set point.
   • The crowd cheered as he reached set point in the final game.

   🇫🇷balle de set

2. Control system target C1 formal

   The desired or target value for a variable in a control system, such as temperature or pressure.

   • The thermostat maintains the temperature at the set point.
   • Engineers adjusted the set point to optimize the system's performance.
   • The set point for the pressure valve was calibrated precisely.

   🇫🇷Point de consigne

3. Weight regulation theory C1 formal

   The weight range that a person's body naturally maintains, according to the set point theory.

   • The set point theory suggests that the body resists significant weight changes.
   • After dieting, many people return to their original set point.
   • Understanding your set point can help with long-term weight management.

   🇫🇷point de consigne (poids)