No. 4,083 in French
compteur
A "compteur" is a "counter" or "meter" used for measuring or counting.
In a sentence
Le compteur de la voiture affiche la vitesse en kilomètres par heure.
The car's speedometer shows the speed in kilometers per hour.
In this sentence, 'compteur' refers to a device in a car that measures and indicates metrics, specifically the speedometer.
Le compteur électrique dans la maison mesure la consommation d'énergie.
The electric meter in the house measures energy consumption.
Here, 'compteur' denotes an electrical meter used for monitoring energy usage within a residence.
Je dois vérifier le compteur d'eau avant de payer la facture.
I need to check the water meter before paying the bill.
In this example, 'compteur' is used to mean a water meter that tracks water usage.
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