English–French

“accountant” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃tabl/

Example

La comptable gère les salaires.

The accountant manages the payroll.

Illustration for comptable (accountant)

How to say “accountant” in French

“Accountant” in French is comptable.

A person at a company's desk who keeps financial records organized and checks the figures.

Full entry for comptable: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with comptable

Je dois consulter le comptable pour ma déclaration.

I have to consult the bookkeeper about my tax return.

Tips for using comptable

  • In French, expert-comptable refers to a regulated professional, so comptable does not automatically mean a qualified public accountant.

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