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How do you say "counter" in French?
le comptoir
In French, "counter" is le comptoir.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced komp-twahr. Two syllables, stress on first syllable.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (le comptoir, les comptoirs). A counter for business transactions.
Example sentence
Le comptoir du bar est en marbre.
The bar counter is made of marble.
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How to remember le comptoir
Comptoir sounds like 'compteur' (counter). Where merchants count their sales.
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Questions about le comptoir
How do you say "counter" in French?
In French, "counter" is le comptoir. It is a noun.
Is le comptoir masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (le comptoir, les comptoirs). A counter for business transactions.
How is le comptoir used in a sentence?
Use le comptoir as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le comptoir du bar est en marbre. (The bar counter is made of marble.).
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