carte
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.”
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.
Word forms
cartes plural, Cartes plural
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We chose to order à la _____ instead of the set menu.
Etymology
Borrowed from French carte ("card, paper"), from Latin charta — a doublet of the English words "card" and "chart."
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Rhymes for carte
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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.