meter in French
meter in French is mètre, compteur — meter means a device that measures the amount of something, such as electricity, gas, or water used.
meter in French
mètre
Used to form the names of measuring devices.
mètre
A device that measures things.
compteur
A device that measures things.
What does "meter" mean?
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noun A device that measures the amount of something, such as electricity, gas, or water used.
"The engineer came to read the electricity meter."
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verb To measure or control the amount of something using such a device.
"The pump meters out exactly one litre at a time."
meter in a sentence
- The engineer came to read the electricity meter.
- She fed coins into the parking meter before running into the shop.
- The pump meters out exactly one litre at a time.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "meter" in French?
"meter" in French is mètre, compteur. meter means: A device that measures the amount of something, such as electricity, gas, or water used.
How do you use "meter" in a sentence?
Example: "The engineer came to read the electricity meter." In French, "meter" is mètre, compteur.
Are there other ways to say "meter" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "meter": mètre, compteur.
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