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How to Say ‘Okay, but the meter keeps running.’ in French

D'accord, mais le compteur continue.

d ah-KOR meh luh kohn-TUHR kon-tee-nu

[d ah-KOR meh luh kohn-TUHR kon-tee-nu]

🇫🇷 In France: The driver is warning you that the extra stretch will be charged. That's standard practice, so if you think the mistake was theirs, say so now rather than at the end of the ride.

Phrase Breakdown

D'accord, mais

d ah-KOR meh

OK, but

'D'accord' means 'OK'. The final d is silent: 'da-kor, may'.

Example

D'accord, mais vite.

OK, but quickly.

Words in this phrase

[d]

of (in 'd'accord')

Shortened 'de' before a vowel; part of the expression 'd'accord'.

Example

D'accord, on y va.

Okay, let's go.

accord

[ah-KOR]

okay / agreed

Used to acknowledge information politely, as a receptionist or vet might do.

Example

D'accord, je note que la poule respire mal.

Okay, I note that the hen is breathing badly.

mais

[meh]

But

Used to introduce a contrast.

Example

Il est petit mais fort.

He is small but strong.

le compteur continue.

luh kohn-TUHR kon-tee-nu

the meter keeps running.

The p in 'compteur' is silent: 'luh kon-tur kon-tee-nu'.

Example

Le compteur continue de tourner.

The meter keeps running.

Words in this phrase

[luh]

the

Used as a function word to indicate a noun and to mark the noun as definite.

Example

Le chat noir.

The black cat.

compteur

[kohn-TUHR]

meter

A device that counts, like a taxi fare meter.

Example

Le compteur tourne.

The meter is running.

continue

[kon-tee-nu]

continues

To persist in an activity or process.

Example

Il continue à étudier jusqu'à tard.

He continues to study until late.

Guides for French learners

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