compter

to count

verb kohn-TAY Common

Also means

to matter

Usage Note

Compter covers both arithmetic counting (compter jusqu'à dix) and the sense of 'to count on' someone (je compte sur toi). The phrase ça compte means 'that matters' or 'that counts', making it useful for everyday reassurance or emphasis. It is a regular -er verb with no spelling irregularities.

Examples

"Je compte sur toi pour m'aider."

Natural Translation

I am counting on you to help me.

Literal Translation

I count on you for to-help me.

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