estimer /ɛstimˈe/ · verb · CEFR B2. French translation of "reckon".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Contrôle et Influence

Source term
reckon
Translation
estimer
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form estimer
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Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + estimer
Examples
Nous devons souvent estimer.
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Topic context

This word appears in the French Contrôle et Influence.

Example Sentences

Je pense qu'elle pourrait suggérer que nous aidions au bon moment.

English: I reckon she might suggest that we help at the right time.

B2 · Control and Influence

Je pense que nous devrions partir avant que la circulation ne devienne très mauvaise.

English: I reckon we should leave before the traffic becomes terrible.

B2 · Control and Influence

Elle a estimé que le trajet prendrait environ quatre heures.

English: She reckoned the journey would take roughly four hours.

B2 · Control and Influence

On le considère comme l'un des meilleurs jeunes écrivains.

English: He is reckoned to be one of the best young writers.

B2 · Control and Influence

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