French Expression · Advanced
À mon compte
Self-employed / On my own account
Pronunciation: ah mōn KŌNT
Meaning
Working for oneself rather than for an employer; operating as an independent contractor or freelancer.
Example
Après des années en entreprise, elle a décidé de travailler à son compte.
After years in a company, she decided to work for herself.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice À mon compte out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level French expression.