compte
/kɔ̃t/masculine
The English word account translates to French as compte.
The word compte is a masculine noun used to refer to an authorization to use a service. When referring specifically to a bank account, the term compte bancaire is commonly used.
Meaning: an authorization to use a service (noun)
Which one should you use?
Do not confuse compte (account) with compte (count/calculation) or comte (count/nobility), which is a homophone.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɔ̃t/
Did you know?
- The expression se rendre compte uses the word compte to mean 'to realize' or 'to become aware of something'.
- To settle a score or get revenge, a French speaker might say régler ses comptes, which literally means 'to settle one's accounts'.
- In French, the phrase à mon compte is used to describe someone who is self-employed or a freelancer.
Examples in context
- Ton compte est vide.Your account is empty.Tatoeba #10188171 by felix63, translation #70339 by CK
- Elle activé le compte.She activated the account.Tatoeba #11941336 by Amastan, translation #2875132 by Amastan
- J'ai un compte Facebook.I have a Facebook account.Tatoeba #478838 by sacredceltic, translation #436627 by lukaszpp
- Je voudrais ouvrir un compte bancaire.I would like to open a bank account.
- On devrait transférer de l'argent sur notre compte.We should transfer money to our account.
- Pourriez-vous s'il vous plaît transférer l'argent sur mon compte?Could you please transfer the money to my account?
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Example conversation
Emma is helping Gabriel register for a new streaming service.
- GabrielEst-ce que je peux créer un compte ?Can I create an account?
- EmmaOui, Gabriel, c'est très facile.Yes, Gabriel, it is very easy.
- GabrielJ'ai besoin d'un nouveau compte ici.I need a new account here.
- EmmaD'accord, je vais t'aider avec ton compte.Okay, I will help you with your account.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “account” translations and entries compte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
