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/kɔ̃.twaʁ/

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Translation

counter; bar

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Word origin

From Old French conteoir, from compter ('to count'), from Latin computare. English 'counter' shares the origin.

Origin
Latin
Root
computare
English cognates
counter, compute, count

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcomptoirs

Examples

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He paid at the counter before leaving.

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They have a coffee at the bar.

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The bakery counter was full of loaves.

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The check-in desk opens at six.

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She put her bag down on the counter.

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