English–French

“leeway” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/maʁʒ/

Example

On a encore une marge pour finir le projet.

We still have some leeway to finish the project.

Illustration for marge (leeway)

How to say “leeway” in French

“Leeway” in French is marge.

A visible gap between a limit and what is used provides room to adjust without crossing the limit.

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

Example sentences with marge

Le chef a donné une marge de manœuvre aux équipes.

The boss gave the teams room for maneuver.

Tips for using marge

  • In avoir de la marge, de la marge means available leeway, while marge de manoeuvre emphasizes room for action.

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