Comportait (en. Comprised)

/kɔ̃.pɔʁ.tɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Indicates the action of supporting, including, or involving something.

This project involved many challenges.

Ce projet comportait de nombreux défis.

Used to describe the characteristics or elements of an object or concept.

The plan included several important steps.

Le plan comportait plusieurs étapes importantes.

Refers to a person's behaviors or attitudes.

She behaved very professionally during the meeting.

Elle se comportait de manière très professionnelle pendant la réunion.

Comes from the verb comporter, derived from Latin 'comportare', meaning to carry together.

involved risks

indicates that something has dangers or potential consequences.

comportait des risques

it incurred costs

means that something required financial resources.

cela comportait des coûts

the project had restrictions

indicates that the project had certain limitations.

le projet comportait des restrictions

behavior

Way of acting or conducting oneself.

comportement

behavioral

Related to behavior.

comportemental

behaviorism

An approach in psychology that focuses on observable behaviors.

comportementalisme

Refers to a nonchalant attitude.

He acted as if nothing affected him.

Il se comportait comme si rien ne l'atteignait.

Implies something hidden or unexpected.

This plan involves shady stuff.

Ce plan comporte des trucs louches.