This is the 489th most frequent French word.
carte
"Carte" in French means "card" or "map" in English.
Here, 'carte' refers to a postcard, used as a medium for communication in tourism or personal correspondence.
J'ai acheté une carte postale pour l'envoyer à mon ami.
I bought a postcard to send to my friend.
In this context, 'carte' means a geographical map, used for navigation and orientation.
Nous avons consulté une carte pour trouver le chemin vers le musée.
We consulted a map to find the way to the museum.
Here, 'carte' signifies a menu, representing culinary or restaurant options available to customers.