Comté (en. County)

/kɔ̃.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Nobility title equivalent to count.
The county of Provence was governed by a count.
Le comté de Provence était gouverné par un comté.
Territory administered by a county.
They live in the county of Kent.
Ils vivent dans le comté de Kent.
Rank of nobility in the feudal hierarchy.
The county is an hereditary title.
Le comté est un titre héréditaire.

Etymology

From the Latin 'comitatus', meaning companion or entourage.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cheese county
A variety of cheese, typically made from cow's milk.
comté de fromage
to act superior
To express a superior or condescending attitude.
faire le comté
county festival
An event celebrating the traditions of a county.
comté en fête

Related Words

county
Refers to a territory governed by a count.
comté
countess
Related to a county or a count.
comtale
countess
Female equivalent of a count.
comtesse

Slang Meanings

Reference to an influential person in a group.
He's the count of our crew.
C'est le comté de notre bande.
Term used to refer to a charismatic man.
Look at him, he's a true count!
Regarde-le, c'est un vrai comté !