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    Carte (en. Map)

    kaʁt

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A piece of paper or medium that contains information, drawings, or instructions.
    I found an old card in the attic.
    J'ai trouvé une carte ancienne dans le grenier.
    A document used in a restaurant to present the offered dishes.
    The waiter brought me the dessert menu.
    Le serveur m'a apporté la carte des desserts.
    A plan or geographical drawing.
    We used a map to navigate the city.
    Nous avons utilisé une carte pour naviguer dans la ville.
    A greeting card or a bulletin board.
    I sent a card to my grandmother for her birthday.
    J'ai envoyé une carte à ma grand-mère pour son anniversaire.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'carta', which means 'sheet of paper'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    identity card
    An official document that proves a person's identity.
    carte d'identité
    credit card
    An electronic payment method issued by a bank.
    carte de crédit
    gift card
    A prepaid voucher that can be used in a store.
    carte cadeau

    Related Words

    bank card
    A card linked to a bank account, used for making payments.
    carte bancaire
    geographic map
    A visual representation of an area, indicating geographical features.
    carte géographique
    postcard
    A card sent by mail, often illustrated.
    carte postale

    Slang Meanings

    To have cash, liquid money.
    He spent all his cash before the end of the evening.
    Il a dépensé toute sa carte avant la fin de la soirée.
    To be taken in, to be deceived.
    He got taken in by that scam.
    Il a pris une carte avec cette arnaque.