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    Comporte (en. Includes)

    /kɔ̃pɔʁt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To act in a certain way or have a certain behavior.
    He behaves well in class.
    Il se comporte bien en classe.
    To include a certain element or quality.
    This situation carries risks.
    Cette situation comporte des risques.
    To bear or endure something.
    You must behave at that moment.
    Tu dois te comporter à ce moment-là.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'comportare', which means 'to carry together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    behave like an adult
    act in a mature and responsible manner.
    se comporter comme un adulte
    carries risks
    includes dangers or potential hazards.
    comporte des risques
    behave like a gentleman
    act with politeness and respect.
    se comporter en gentleman

    Related Words

    behavior
    manner of acting or conducting oneself.
    comportement
    behavioral
    related to behavior.
    comportemental
    to involve
    to be composed of, include.
    comporter

    Slang Meanings

    To act in an exaggerated manner.
    He behaves like a real clown at the party.
    Il se comporte comme un vrai clown à la fête.
    To be uncomfortable or inappropriate.
    He behaves like a fish out of water.
    Il se comporte comme un poisson hors de l'eau.