le comptoir→ counterFrench word meaning
"le comptoir" is a A1-level French word meaning "counter". Below you can find 17 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real French conversations.
17 stories
Example Sentences

At the Pharmacy
Tom va au comptoir.
Tom goes to the counter.

Ordering Coffee
Tom va au comptoir.
Tom walks to the counter.

At the Bakery
Le boulanger se tient derrière le comptoir.
The baker stands behind the counter.

Shopkeeper and Customer
Le commerçant se tient derrière le comptoir.
The shopkeeper stands behind the counter.

The Lost Wallet
L'homme va au comptoir.
The man walks to the counter.

At the Dry Cleaner
Une femme sympathique travaille au comptoir.
A friendly woman works at the counter.

At the Gas Station
Un caissier se tient derrière le comptoir.
A cashier stands behind the counter.

Ordering Fast Food
Une femme derrière le comptoir lui sourit.
A woman behind the counter smiles at him.

The Difficult Customer
Il s'est dirigé directement vers le comptoir où je me tenais.
He walked directly to the counter where I was standing.

The Queue Jumper
Il a commencé à poser ses articles sur le comptoir.
He started placing his items on the counter.

Requesting a Refund
Un jeune homme avec des lunettes se tenait derrière le comptoir.
A young man with glasses stood behind the counter.

Buying a SIM Card Abroad
Emma est entrée dans la boutique et a vu un jeune homme derrière le comptoir.
Emma entered the shop and saw a young man behind the counter.

The Lost Phone
Emma alla au comptoir et demanda de l'aide au barista.
Emma went to the counter and asked the barista for help.

Returning an Item
Elle a posé la boîte sur le comptoir.
She placed the box on the counter.

Lost Luggage
Une femme au visage aimable travaillait au comptoir.
A woman with a kind face was working at the counter.

The Parking Ticket
Il y avait une longue file d'attente au comptoir.
There was a long line at the counter.

Tokyo Adventure
Elle a trouvé un petit restaurant où les clients étaient assis à un comptoir.
She found a small restaurant where customers sat at a counter.