French

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Etymology

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From compter (to count) +‎ -eur (-er). Doublet of conteur. Compare comptoir.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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compteur m (plural compteurs)

  1. a measuring device that keeps a count: a meter, a counter
    1. (by ellipsis) a speedometer, an electricity meter, or a gas meter
      Synonym: compteur de vitesse
  2. (grammar) a counter
  3. (programming) a counter
  4. (sports) a table (league)
    3 points de plus au compteur3 more points on the table

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Khmer: កុងទ័រ (kongtɔə)
  • Lombard: contoeur
  • Malagasy: kaontera
  • Piedmontese: conteur
  • Vietnamese: công tơ

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