English–French

“estimate” in French

French

Alsochiffrer · estimation

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛstime/

Example

Le plombier estime le coût des travaux.

The plumber estimates the cost of the work.

Illustration for estimer (estimate)

How to say “estimate” in French

“Estimate” in French is estimer.

A mental scale assigning an approximate price, duration, or worth to something being assessed.

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

Example sentences with estimer

Elle estime la valeur de la maison.

She estimates the value of the house.

Tips for using estimer

  • Estimer que introduces a judged conclusion, while estimer quelqu'un means to hold that person in high regard.

Other French words for “estimate”

Le plombier a chiffré les réparations à deux mille euros.

The plumber estimated the repairs at two thousand euros.

Peux-tu me donner une estimation du coût ?

Can you give me an estimate of the cost?

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