Son estimation des coûts était bien inférieure à la facture finale.
English: Her estimate of the costs was much lower than the final bill.
estimation /ɛstimasjˈɔ̃/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "estimate".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- estimate
- Translation
- estimation
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article note: a regular/likely article is "l'" for "estimation". Check context for exceptions.
| Dictionary form | estimation |
|---|---|
| Likely article | l' |
| Likely gender | elided article |
| Regular/likely plural | estimations |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + l'estimation
- Examples
- C'est l'estimation.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
L'entrepreneur nous a donné un devis gratuit pour la rénovation de la cuisine.
English: The builder gave us a free estimate for the kitchen renovation.
D'après la dernière estimation, les ventes de billets augmenteront cet été.
English: According to the latest estimate, ticket sales will rise this summer.
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