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counter

UK
/ˈkaʊntə/
US
/ˈkaʊntər/

Translations

counternoun
counters
pl
UK
/ˈkaʊntə/
US
/ˈkaʊntər/
comptoirDans les commerces, services ou banques; surface où l’on sert les clients.
She placed her groceries on the counter for the cashier to scan.
Elle a posé ses courses sur le comptoir pour que le caissier les scanne.
compteurAppareil qui compte ou mesure; peut aussi désigner, plus rarement, une personne qui compte.
The counter recorded the number of visitors entering the museum.
Le compteur a enregistré le nombre de visiteurs entrant dans le musée.
pionDans les jeux de plateau.
He moved his counter three spaces forward on the board.
Il a avancé son pion de trois cases sur le plateau.
contrepoidsAu sens figuré : élément ou mesure qui compense ou équilibre.
As a counter to rising costs, the company implemented strict budget controls.
Pour faire contrepoids à la hausse des coûts, l'entreprise a mis en place un contrôle budgétaire strict.
Additional translations
guichetSurtout dans les banques et certains services publics.
jetonDans certains jeux de plateau, au sens de pièce ou marqueur.
répliqueDans un contexte d’argumentation ou de réponse opposée.
Synonyms
opponent
rival
contradiction
response
rebuttal
counterpart
antithesis
counterverb
countered
Past Simple
countered
Past Participle
countering
Gerund
UK
/ˈkaʊn.tə/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tɚ/
contrerEmploi général: répondre en s’opposant à une action, un argument ou un coup.
She countered his argument with evidence from recent studies.
Elle a contré son argument avec des preuves tirées d'études récentes.
Additional translations
réfuterSurtout pour contredire ou démonter un argument.
riposterSurtout dans un contexte d’opposition immédiate, tactique ou sportive.
Synonyms
oppose
contradict
counteract
refute
dispute
offset
balance
counteradjective
more counter
Comp.
most counter
Super.
UK
/ˈkaʊn.tə/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tɚ/
contraireSens d’opposition ou de direction opposée.
The counter argument presented by the lawyer was compelling and well-researched.
L'argument contraire présenté par l'avocat était convaincant et bien documenté.
Additional translations
inverseSurtout pour une direction, un sens ou un mouvement opposé.
Synonyms
opposing
contrary
opposite
antithetical
contradictory
conflicting
contravening
adverse
counteradverb
à l'opposéEmploi adverbial, souvent dans la tournure « aller à l'opposé de ».
Their proposal runs counter to our long-term strategy.
Leur proposition va à l'opposé de notre stratégie à long terme.
counterpreposition
Primarily used in the fixed phrase "counter to" meaning "contrary to; against".
à l'encontre deTourne souvent avec une valeur de contradiction ou d’opposition soutenue.
His actions were counter to company policy.
Ses actions allaient à l'encontre de la politique de l'entreprise.
Additional translations
contrairement àPlus courant dans certains contextes de contraste ou de contradiction.

Definitions

counternoun
A long flat surface over which business is conducted in a store, bank, or similar establishment.
She placed her groceries on the counter for the cashier to scan.
A person or device that counts.
The counter recorded the number of visitors entering the museum.
A flat work surface, especially in a kitchen, used for preparing food or placing items.
She chopped vegetables on the kitchen counter before putting them in the pot.
A small disc used in board games to represent a player's position or score.
He moved his counter three spaces forward on the board.
An act, argument, or measure that opposes or offsets another.
As a counter to rising costs, the company implemented strict budget controls.
The stiff part of a shoe or boot that surrounds and supports the heel.
The leather counter kept the back of the boot firm and comfortable.
counterverb
To oppose or respond to something with an opposing action or argument.
She countered his argument with evidence from recent studies.
To make a move in response to an opponent's move in a game or sport.
He countered with a defensive strategy that surprised his opponent.
counteradjective
Opposing or acting in opposition to something.
The counter argument presented by the lawyer was compelling and well-researched.
Contrary or opposite in direction or position.
The counter movement of the dancers added a dynamic element to the performance.
counteradverb
In an opposite or contrary direction; in opposition.
Their proposal runs counter to our long-term strategy.
counterpreposition
Contrary to; against.
His actions were counter to company policy.
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