comptable

accountant

noun kohmp-TABL Rare

Usage Note

Comptable is a common-gender noun — un comptable (m) / une comptable (f). It can also be used as an adjective meaning 'accountable' in formal contexts (être comptable de ses actes — 'to be accountable for one's actions'). The related noun comptabilité (f) means 'accounting' or 'accounts department'.

Examples

"Notre comptable vérifie les bilans chaque mois."

Natural Translation

Our accountant checks the balance sheets every month.

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