Pronunciation: [twˈɑː pˈɔ͡ɪnt] (IPA) 
The French term "trois point" translates to "three points" in English. It is pronounced as /tʁwa pwɛ̃/. The "t" in "trois" is silent, and the "oi" sound is represented by the "wa" combination. The "s" at the end of "trois" is also silent. In "point", the "oi" sound is represented by the "oi" combination, and the "n" is nasalized. This term is often used in the game of basketball to refer to a three-point shot.
Trois point is a term derived from the French language and is used in various sports, particularly in basketball. It refers to a three-point shot or a three-point field goal, which is a scoring play in which the ball is remotely shot into the basket from beyond the three-point line.
The three-point line is a designated arc on the basketball court that extends from the baseline to the sidelines. The area outside of this line, often referred to as the "three-point arc," is the territory where players can attempt a trois point. If the ball successfully enters the basket from beyond this line, it is counted as a trois point and the team is awarded three points on the scoreboard.
The concept of the trois point was initially introduced to basketball in the late 1960s as a means to encourage long-range shooting and add excitement to the game. It has since become a fundamental scoring method in the sport and has significantly influenced team strategies, player specialization, and overall gameplay.
Trois point shooting requires precision, skill, and strategic decision-making to effectively exploit the extra scoring opportunity. Players who excel at trois point shooting are highly valued for their ability to contribute a higher point total to their team efficiently. Conversely, defenders must be mindful and aggressively contest such shots to prevent the opposition from accumulating additional points.
