English–French

“calculate” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kalkyle/

Example

Peux-tu calculer ce montant ?

Can you calculate this amount?

Illustration for calculer (calculate)

How to say “calculate” in French

“Calculate” in French is calculer.

Numbers being worked through to produce a total, result, or estimated value.

Full entry for calculer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with calculer

Avant d'acheter, il faut calculer le coût total.

Before buying, it is necessary to calculate the total cost.

Tips for using calculer

  • Calculer takes a direct object in phrases such as calculer ce montant, while combien ça coûte? is more natural for a casual price question.

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