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    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 !