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    Comte (en. County)

    /kɔ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title of nobility, below a marquis.
    The Count of Flanders inherited many castles.
    Le comte de Flandre a hérité de nombreux châteaux.
    Refers to a person who holds this title.
    The count was known for his wisdom and generosity.
    Le comte était connu pour sa sagesse et sa générosité.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'comes', meaning 'companion, assistant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take account
    to account for something.
    faire le compte
    countdown
    backward counting to a certain moment.
    compte à rebours
    report
    written report of a meeting or event.
    compte rendu

    Related Words

    countess
    A woman who holds the title of count.
    comtesse
    county
    An administrative region ruled by a count.
    comté
    account
    A calculation or estimate.
    compte

    Slang Meanings

    Humorous usage to refer to a man who takes himself too seriously.
    He behaves like a count, whereas he is just a simple employee.
    Il se comporte comme un comte, alors qu'il n'est qu'un simple employé.
    Can refer to a person who boasts of noble origins.
    She thinks she can do anything, she is truly a countess.
    Elle se croit tout permis, c'est vraiment une comtesse.