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    Comptait (en. Counted)

    [kɔ̃.ptɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To indicate a quantity or number.
    He counted the stars in the sky.
    Il comptait les étoiles dans le ciel.
    To intend to do something.
    She intended to go on vacation this summer.
    Elle comptait partir en vacances cet été.
    To rely on someone or something.
    We were counting on his help to finish the project.
    Nous comptions sur son aide pour terminer le projet.
    To enumerate or list something.
    He counted the votes after the election.
    Il comptait les votes après l'élection.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'comter', from Latin 'computare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to count the days
    To eagerly await an event.
    compter les jours
    to count his/her pennies
    To be mindful of one's expenses.
    compter ses sous
    counted on
    To have confidence in someone or something.
    comptait sur
    to count for nothing
    To be of no importance.
    compter pour du beurre

    Related Words

    account
    Recapitulation or total of items.
    compte
    counting
    Action of enumerating.
    comptage
    accountant
    Person responsible for keeping accounts.
    comptable
    to account
    To record in accounts.
    comptabiliser

    Slang Meanings

    To rely on someone in a difficult situation.
    In this project, I was counting on you to help me.
    Dans ce projet, je comptais sur toi pour m'aider.
    To think that something is taken for granted.
    He counted on his team to win easily.
    Il comptait que son équipe gagnerait facilement.