Compté (en. Account)
/kɔ̃pte/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that has been calculated or recorded.
The results of the votes were counted.
Les résultats des votes ont été comptés.
Which is measured or assessed.
His efforts were counted in the final assessment.
Ses efforts ont été comptés dans l'évaluation finale.
Which is considered or taken into consideration.
All opinions counted in this decision.
Tous les avis comptés dans cette décision.
Etymology
From the verb to count, which comes from the Latin 'computare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
given (considering)
Taking something into account.
compte tenu de
in the count
Registered in the register or calculations.
dans le compte
including in the count
Included in the calculation or evaluation.
y compris dans le compte
Related Words
account
Summary or assessment of a situation.
compte
accounting
Science or practice of accounting.
comptabilité
accountant
Person responsible for the accounts.
comptable
Slang Meanings
To be taken care of or recognized.
Your opinion really counted in the decision.
Ton avis a vraiment compté dans la décision.
To pay attention to something.
If you come to the party, that will count for me.
Si tu viens à la fête, ça comptera pour moi.