Comptez-vous (en. Do you count)

/kɔ̃.te.vu/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Interrogative formulation to ask someone if they intend to take into account a number or a total.

Are you going to participate in the meeting tomorrow?

Comptez-vous participer à la réunion demain ?

Used to express an expectation or hope for something specific.

Are you going to come to dinner tonight?

Comptez-vous venir au dîner ce soir ?

Term used to seek confirmation or to plan.

Are you going to finish the project on time?

Comptez-vous finir le projet à temps ?

The phrase 'comptez-vous' comes from the verb 'compter', which means 'to calculate' or 'to assess'.

What do you intend to commit to?

A request for clarification about someone's commitment.

À quoi comptez-vous vous engager ?

Do you count on me?

A question of whether someone can count on another person.

Comptez-vous sur moi ?

Are you planning to stay long?

Inquiry about the duration of presence.

Comptez-vous rester longtemps ?

count

Action of naming or counting items.

compte

tally

Process of counting or taking stock.

décompte

recount

To count again.

recompte

To foresee

Are you planning to take a break soon?

Comptez-vous faire une pause bientôt ?

To take into account

When you plan, do you budget?

Quand vous planifiez, comptez-vous le budget ?