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    Calculer (en. Calculate)

    /kalkyle/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To estimate a quantity or result through a mathematical process.
    We need to calculate the total cost of the project.
    Il faut calculer le coût total du projet.
    To apply arithmetic operations to obtain a result.
    She calculated her net salary after taxes.
    Elle a calculé son salaire net après impôts.
    To assess a situation to make an informed decision.
    We must calculate the risks before investing.
    Nous devons calculer les risques avant d'investir.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'calculare', which means 'to make calculations'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to think outside the box
    To make unconventional estimates or evaluations.
    calculer à l'extérieur des sentiers battus
    to calculate the risk
    To assess the chances or dangers of a situation.
    calculer le risque

    Related Words

    calculation
    The operation of determining a numerical value.
    calcul
    calculator
    A device or software used to perform calculations.
    calculatrice
    theoretical calculation
    A calculation based on principles or models rather than real data.
    calcul théorique

    Slang Meanings

    To have a good understanding of a situation.
    He always knows how to calculate travel times.
    Il sait toujours calculer les temps de trajet.
    To do quick calculations in one's head.
    She is good at calculating without a calculator.
    Elle est douée pour calculer sans une calculatrice.