English–French

“count” in French

French

Alsocomte · recenser · dénombrer

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃te/

Example

Peux-tu compter jusqu'à dix ?

Can you count to ten?

Illustration for compter (count)

How to say “count” in French

“Count” in French is compter.

A numbered list becomes a meaningful total when each unit or relevant factor is taken into account.

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

Example sentences with compter

Il faut compter tous les invités pour le dîner.

We have to count all the guests for dinner.

Tips for using compter

  • Compter sur means 'to rely on', so sur changes the verb from counting something to depending on someone or something.

Other French words for “count”

2

comte

masculine nouncount

Mon oncle est comte.

My uncle is a count.

Le gouvernement recense la population tous les dix ans.

The government counts the population every ten years.

Peux-tu dénombrer les assiettes avant de partir ?

Can you count the plates before leaving?

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