French word

dénombrer

Pronunciation

IPA/denɔ̃bʁe/

Meaning

  • verbcount

Example

Peux-tu dénombrer les assiettes avant de partir ?

Can you count the plates before leaving?

Illustration for dénombrer (count)

More examples

Lors de la réunion, on doit dénombrer les participants.

At the meeting, we must count the participants.

Core concept

Each member of a set receives one place in a careful count, producing a reliable total.

Common phrases

  • dénombrer les participants

    count the participants

  • dénombrer les places

    count the seats

Similar words

compter: To count items or people one by one to calculate how many there are.
estimer: To arrive at an approximate quantity without counting each item individually.

Definition in French

Compter précisément les éléments d'un ensemble pour en obtenir le nombre total.

Word origin

The verb dénombrer traces back to Latin denumerare through Old French, combining de- with numerare, 'to count'.

Usage tips

  • Compter is the usual everyday choice, while dénombrer suits precise enumeration in administrative or technical contexts.

Other meanings

  • enumerateverb
  • tallyverb

Related words

  • dénombrécountedadjective

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