Compter
Example: Je compte visiter Paris pendant les vacances d'été.
Definition
"Compter" means to count or enumerate numbers or items, and can also mean to plan or intend to do something, as in deciding or expecting to undertake an action. For example, in the sentence 'Je compte visiter Paris pendant les vacances d'été,' it expresses the intention to visit Paris during summer vacation.
Etymology
The word "compter" originates from the Latin verb 'computare,' which means 'to calculate' or 'to sum up.' Over time, it evolved in Old French as 'conter,' eventually becoming 'compter' in Modern French. Did you know? The English word 'compute' shares the same Latin root, linking counting and calculation across languages.
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"Compter" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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