Comte (en. County)

/kɔ̃t/

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.