Cote (en. Side)

kot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Lateral surface of an object.
The rating of a building is very important for its evaluation.
La cote d'un bâtiment est très importante pour son évaluation.
Set of options in a given context.
He chose the most favorable shape for his bet.
Il a choisi la cote la plus favorable pour son pari.
Estimation or evaluation of an economic variable.
The company's rating increased in the market.
La cote de la société a augmenté sur le marché.

Etymology

Provençal 'cota', derived from Latin 'cota' which means 'side'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get what one deserves in terms of recognition or support
Receiving what one deserves in terms of recognition or support.
en avoir pour sa cote
to be popular
Being popular or appreciated.
avoir la cote
love rating
Assessment of someone’s affection or feelings.
cote d'amour

Related Words

side
Laterality or direction in relation to a reference point.
côté
coastal
Related to the coastline or shore.
côtier
rating
Official evaluation of a product or stock on the market.
cotation

Slang Meanings

Rating as an assessment or ranking.
He really has a good rating in the scene.
Il a vraiment une bonne cote dans le milieu.
Rating in a context of popularity.
Since he won that award, his rating skyrocketed.
Depuis qu'il a gagné ce prix, sa cote a explosé.