compteur
counter
In French, the word 'compteur' is used to describe a device that records the number of times something happens or the amount of something that has been used. For example, a 'compteur' could be used to measure the amount of electricity or water that has been consumed in a household. It can also refer to a person who counts or keeps track of something, such as a 'compteur' at a polling station who tallies the votes.
Example sentences using: compteur
Le compteur d'eau est cassé
The water meter is broken
This statement is used when the device used to measure the amount of water used, which we call a 'water meter' in English (compteur d'eau in French), is not functioning properly.
Le compteur de vitesse ne fonctionne pas correctement
The speedometer is not working properly
In this statement, the term 'compteur de vitesse' refers to what is known in English as a 'speedometer', an instrument on a vehicle's dashboard indicating its speed. When the speedometer is not working properly, this phrase is used.
Il faut vérifier le compteur de gaz tous les mois
The gas meter needs to be checked every month
This sentence is saying that the device that measures the volume of gas used, the 'gas meter' (compteur de gaz in French), should be checked on a monthly basis to ensure correct usage and billing.