Synonyms for carte

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kahrt; French kart

Phonetic Transcription : kɑrt; French kart

Définition of carte

Origin : 1826, from French à la carte, literally "by the card" (see card (n.)); in other words, "ordered by separate items." Distinguished from a table d'hôte, meal served at a fixed, inclusive price.

As in menu : noun list from which to choose, often to choose food
As in bill of fare : noun menu

Example sentences :

But he knew what he was talking about, and they had given him carte blanche.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

Remember you have carte blanche to come here whenever you choose.
Extract from : « Molly Bawn » by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton

Since he could not remain, he has left us a carte visite of rarest clarity and beauty.
Extract from : « Adventures in the Arts » by Marsden Hartley

Sir Carte was astonished with his Grace's knowledge, and sympathised with his Grace's feelings.
Extract from : « The Young Duke » by Benjamin Disraeli

"I will take you round to the Club and get your carte," he suggested.
Extract from : « Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

You shall have carte blanche in any Fifth Avenue shop to the amount of—$1.75.
Extract from : « The Mask » by Arthur Hornblow

Mr. Adams promised Mr. Gallatin carte blanche as to his instructions.
Extract from : « Albert Gallatin » by John Austin Stevens

They were already seated at a table, Mary holding the carte in her hand.
Extract from : « A Stable for Nightmares » by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

You gave me carte blanche with this Mitchell babe, remember?
Extract from : « Get Out of Our Skies! » by E. K. Jarvis

A piece of cardboard—a portrait—in short, a carte de visite.
Extract from : « The Death Shot » by Mayne Reid

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