French word

escompter

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛskɔ̃te/

Meaning

  • verbexpect

Example

J'escompte une promotion cette année.

I expect a promotion this year.

Illustration for escompter (expect)

More examples

Nous escomptons un résultat positif après les efforts fournis.

We expect a positive outcome after the efforts we've made.

Core concept

A forecast treated as a calculation: an expected outcome is built into a plan, or a claim is valued below its face amount.

Similar words

compter: To count on someone or something for support or assistance.
s'attendre à: To believe that a specific event is likely to occur.
prévoir: To prepare for the future by making plans in advance.
espérer: To wish for something to happen and look forward to it.

Definition in French

S'attendre à ce que quelque chose se produise et en tenir compte dans ses décisions ou prévisions ; au sens financier, vendre une créance à un prix réduit.

Word origin

French escompter developed from Middle French escompter, linked to Italian scontare and ultimately to Latin computare, 'to calculate'.

Usage tips

  • In its expectation sense, escompter usually takes a direct object or a que-clause, whereas s'attendre requires à: escompter une promotion but s'attendre à une promotion.

Other meanings

  • discountverb

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