compter

French

verb
Definitions
  • (ambitransitive) to count
  • (transitive) to reckon, allow
  • (transitive) to include
  • (transitive) to matter
  • (catenative) to intend, plan

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French compter inherited from Old French compter, conter (add up, tell a story) derived from Latin computāre.

Origin

Latin

computāre

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