This is the 2153rd most frequent French word.
comptait
"Comptait" means "was counting" or "counted."
In this sentence, 'comptait' is used to express reliance or dependence on someone, literally meaning 'was counting on'.
Il comptait sur son ami pour l'aider à finir le projet.
He was relying on his friend to help him finish the project.
Here, 'comptait' refers to the act of counting, implying the passage of time and anticipation for an event.
Elle comptait les jours jusqu'à ses vacances.
She was counting the days until her vacation.
In this context, 'comptait' denotes the inclusion or enumeration of participants within a defined group.