How do you pronounce 'Counter' and 'comptoir'?

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What is an example sentence for Counter in French?

English: "The customer paid for the items at the counter." | French: "Le client a payé les articles au comptoir."

noun · verb

English to French Dictionary

counter Meaning in French (counter signification en français)

Q: What is 'comptoir' called in English?

'comptoir' in English is called "Counter". Counter refers to: Un long meuble plat dans un magasin, une banque ou une cuisine où l'on effectue des transactions, sert de la nourriture ou travaille.

nouncomptoir, jeton

verbcontrer

Synonymes:banquebureaurépliquer

comptoir in English:counter

Phonetic:kɔ̃twaʁ

Plural: counters

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de counter en français est comptoir, jeton, contrer. (Un long meuble plat dans un magasin, une banque ou une cuisine où l'on effectue des transactions, sert de la nourriture ou travaille.)

Definitions of Counter

1
noun
comptoir
A long flat-topped fixture in a store, bank, or kitchen where business is transacted, food is served, or work is done.
Un long meuble plat dans un magasin, une banque ou une cuisine où l'on effectue des transactions, sert de la nourriture ou travaille.
2
verb
contrer
To respond to an action or argument by opposing it or making a contrary argument.
Répondre à une action ou à un argument en s'y opposant ou en présentant un argument contraire.
3
noun
jeton
A small disk or object used in board games or as a device for counting.
Un petit disque ou objet utilisé dans les jeux de société ou comme dispositif de comptage.

Example Sentences

“The customer paid for the items at the counter.”

Le client a payé les articles au comptoir.

“She tried to counter his accusations with strong evidence.”

Elle a essayé de contrer ses accusations avec des preuves solides.

“You can buy this medicine over the counter without a prescription.”

Vous pouvez acheter ce médicament sans ordonnance, directement au comptoir.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

banquebureaurépliquer

In English:

oppose resistrebut

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

appuyerapprouver

In English:

support agree accept

Inflected Word Forms

past tensecountered

present participlecountering

nouncounter-offer

pluralcounters

adjectivecounter-intuitive

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

over the counterexpression

Available for purchase without a doctor's prescription.

under the counterexpression

Sold secretly or illegally, often to avoid taxes or regulations.

run counter tocollocation

To be in opposition or conflict with something.