noun
comte
Comte (noun) means the French title equivalent to "count" — a hereditary noble rank. Example: “The comte inherited the estate from his father.”
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The French title equivalent to "count" — a hereditary noble rank.
"The comte inherited the estate from his father."
How to use comte
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French nobleman ranked as a count.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from French comte, itself descended from the Latin word behind "count."
Rhymes for comte
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What does “comte” mean?
The word “comte” means the French title equivalent to "count" — a hereditary noble rank. In plain terms, a French nobleman ranked as a count.
How do you use “comte” in a sentence?
Here is “comte” used in a sentence: “The comte inherited the estate from his father.”
What part of speech is “comte”?
“Comte” is a noun.
Where does the word “comte” come from?
The word “comte” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from French comte, itself descended from the Latin word behind "count.".
