kɔ̃t

Definitions

1. noun

a short story, especially one that is fictional and often humorous, told orally in a public place, such as a tavern or a street corner, often accompanied by music or song.

“The traveling musician performed a series of contes for the villagers.”

2. noun

a short narrative poem or a short story, especially one that is meant to be humorous or satirical.

“The conte was a clever parody of the royal court’s extravagance.”

3. proper noun

Conte, a surname of Italian origin.

“The Conte family has been living in this region for centuries.”

4. verb

to tell or narrate a story, especially one that is fictional and often humorous.

“He conted a tale of adventure and bravery to the children.”