carte

[kɑːt]

carte Definition

• 1. a menu, especially a la carte
• 2. a playing card

Using carte: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "carte" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The restaurant offers a carte blanche menu for special occasions.

• Example

  I'd like to order from the a la carte menu, please.

• Example

  He drew a queen from the deck of cartes.

carte Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for carte

• menu
• bill of fare
• playing card

Phrases with carte

• a la carte

  a menu where each dish is priced separately

  Example

  I prefer to order a la carte so I can choose exactly what I want.

• carte blanche

  complete freedom to act as one wishes or thinks best

  Example

  The CEO gave the new manager carte blanche to make changes in the department.

• carte de visite

  a small photograph mounted on a card

  Example

  In the 19th century, people exchanged carte de visite as a form of social networking.

Origins of carte

from French 'carte', meaning 'card'

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Summary: carte in Brief

The term 'carte' [kɑːt] refers to a menu, especially a la carte, or a playing card. 'Carte' is often used in the context of dining, such as 'I'd like to order from the a la carte menu, please.' It also has a meaning in playing cards, such as 'He drew a queen from the deck of cartes.'