French word

compte

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃t/

Meaning

  • masculine nounaccount

Example

J'ai ouvert un compte à la banque hier.

I opened an account at the bank yesterday.

Illustration for compte (account)

More examples

Je consulte mon compte en ligne tous les matins.

I check my account online every morning.

Core concept

A financial record that gathers deposits, withdrawals, and the current balance for a person or service.

Common phrases

  • ouvrir un compte

    open an account

  • compte bancaire

    bank account

Similar words

compte courant: A transaction account for everyday purchases and regular bill payments.
compte épargne: An account for setting money aside for the future, usually with interest.
compte utilisateur: A personal online profile assigned to an individual for using a service.

Definition in French

Désigne l'enregistrement des opérations financières et du solde lié à une personne ou à un service, en particulier un compte bancaire.

Word origin

Compte comes through Old French from Latin computus, meaning a calculation or reckoning, and developed into a record of money owed or held.

Usage tips

  • Compte is masculine, so the usual forms are un compte and le compte; ouvrir un compte means to open an account.

Other meanings

  • billnoun

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