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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