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counter in French

counter in French is contre, compteur, comptoir — counter means a flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.

counter in French

contre
adv
Contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction.
compteur
noun
comptoir
noun
A table or board on which money is counted and over which business is transacted
guichet
noun
A table or board on which money is counted and over which business is transacted
contre-
prefix
In opposition to.

What does "counter" mean?

  1. noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
    "She set the groceries down on the kitchen counter."
  2. noun A device or variable that keeps track of a running total.
    "The hit counter on the website ticked past a million visits."
  3. verb To respond to or oppose an action, argument, or attack.
    "She countered his objection with solid evidence."
  4. adv In the opposite direction or contrary to something.
    "His actions ran counter to everything the company stood for."

counter in a sentence

  • She set the groceries down on the kitchen counter.
  • The clerk rang up the sale at the counter.
  • The hit counter on the website ticked past a million visits.
  • She countered his objection with solid evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "counter" in French?

"counter" in French is contre, compteur, comptoir. counter means: A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.

How do you use "counter" in a sentence?

Example: "She set the groceries down on the kitchen counter." In French, "counter" is contre, compteur, comptoir.

Are there other ways to say "counter" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "counter": contre, compteur, comptoir, guichet, contre-.

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