Conta (en. Count)
/kɔ̃.ta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Amount of money recorded in accounting.
He checked his company's conta before making an investment.
Il a vérifié le conta de son entreprise avant de faire un investissement.
The financial statement of a person or entity.
His conta shows that he has saved a considerable amount.
Son conta montre qu'il a économisé une somme considérable.
Etymology
Derived from 'account' by metathesis, used in everyday language and slang.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be in the conta
To be financially in order.
être dans le conta
to have a good conta
To have healthy finances.
avoir un bon conta
to do the conta
To check the finances or accounting.
faire le conta
Related Words
accounting
Science or practice of managing finances.
comptabilité
balance sheet
State of the accounts of a business at a given time.
bilan
budget
Forecasted financial plan.
budget
Slang Meanings
Available money to spend.
He has some conta to go out tonight.
Il a du conta pour sortir ce soir.
Informal accounting or money management.
I need to do the conta of my weekend expenses.
J'ai besoin de faire le conta de mes dépenses du week-end.