noun
Uncommon
carte
kaht
Carte (noun) means a menu, especially in the phrase "à la carte," meaning dishes ordered and priced individually. Example: “We chose to order à la carte instead of the set menu.”
noun
1
A menu, especially in the phrase "à la carte," meaning dishes ordered and priced individually.
"We chose to order à la carte instead of the set menu."
2
A small collectible photographic portrait card, popular in the 19th century.
"The museum displayed several cartes de visite of Victorian celebrities."
How to use carte
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly seen in English in the phrase "à la carte," meaning ordered item by item rather than as a set meal.
Common pairings
à la carte
carte blanche
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Word forms
- Plural
- cartes
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Etymology
Borrowed from French carte ("card, paper"), from Latin charta — a doublet of the English words "card" and "chart."
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What does “carte” mean?
The word “carte” means a menu, especially in the phrase "à la carte," meaning dishes ordered and priced individually. In plain terms, mostly seen in English in the phrase "à la carte," meaning ordered item by item rather than as a set meal.
How do you pronounce “carte”?
“Carte” is pronounced kaht (/kɑː(ɹ)t/ in IPA).
How do you use “carte” in a sentence?
Here is “carte” used in a sentence: “We chose to order à la carte instead of the set menu.”
What part of speech is “carte”?
“Carte” is a noun.
Where does the word “carte” come from?
The word “carte” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French carte ("card, paper"), from Latin charta — a doublet of the English words "card" and "chart.".
Is “carte” a common word?
“Carte” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “carte” have?
“Carte” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a menu, especially in the phrase "à la carte," meaning dishes ordered and priced individually.
