Comptant (en. Cash)

kɔ̃.tɑ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Done through an immediate payment.

This purchase must be made in cash.

Cet achat doit être effectué comptant.

Refers to a payment made in one lump sum.

I prefer to buy cash rather than on credit.

Je préfère acheter comptant plutôt qu'à crédit.

Comes from the verb 'to count' with the suffix '-ing' indicating an ongoing action.

pay cash

Make an immediate payment without delay.

payer comptant

cash purchase

Acquisition of a good through direct payment.

achat à comptant

sell for cash

Offer a product for sale in exchange for immediate payment.

vendre comptant

accounting

Science of financial management.

comptabilité

accountant

Person who manages accounts.

comptable

Pay in cash.

He paid in cash to avoid credit.

Il a réglé en liquide pour éviter le crédit.

A quick payment.

I like to do things in one go, you know, cash.

J'aime faire les choses en un coup, tu sais, comptant.