No. 692 in French
comptes
"Comptes" means "accounts" in English.
In a sentence
Il faut vérifier les comptes avant de finaliser le budget.
We must check the accounts before finalizing the budget.
The word 'comptes' refers to 'accounts' or financial records in this sentence.
Elle tient bien ses comptes durant le mois.
She keeps her accounts well during the month.
In this sentence, 'comptes' refers to personal financial tracking or bookkeeping.
Rends-toi compte que cette opportunité est rare.
Realize that this opportunity is rare.
Here, 'compte' in the phrase 'Rends-toi compte' means 'realize' or 'be aware,' showcasing a completely different usage.
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