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    Comptoirs (en. Counters)

    /kɔ̃.twɑʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of tables or sales surfaces in a store.
    Store counters are often well-stocked.
    Les comptoirs des magasins sont souvent bien achalandés.
    Area where a service, such as a help desk or information desk, is provided.
    There is an information desk at the airport.
    Il y a un comptoir d'informations à l'aéroport.
    In the historical context, the term refers to a commercial establishment abroad.
    In the Middle Ages, trading counters were essential for maritime trade.
    Au Moyen Âge, les comptoirs de commerce étaient essentiels pour le commerce maritime.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'computatorium', derived from 'computare', meaning to count, to calculate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    currency exchange counter
    Place where currency is exchanged.
    comptoir de change
    information desk
    Information point to obtain information.
    comptoir d'informations
    sales counter
    Area of a store where sales occur.
    comptoir des ventes

    Related Words

    trade
    Activity of exchanging goods and services.
    commerce
    merchant
    A person who sells goods.
    marchand
    transaction
    Exchange of money for a service or product.
    transaction

    Slang Meanings

    Informal meeting place for business.
    We often meet at the counter to discuss deals.
    On se retrouve souvent au comptoir pour discuter des deals.
    Counter can refer to a point in a business discussion.
    The negotiation counter was tense.
    Le comptoir de la négociation était tendu.