Estimait (en. Estimated)

/es-ti-mɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To express an evaluation or opinion about something.

He estimated that the project was viable.

Il estimait que le projet était viable.

To determine the value or importance of something.

She estimated the cost of the trip to be around one thousand euros.

Elle estimait le coût du voyage à environ mille euros.

To make a judgment about a person or situation.

They estimated that he had the required skills for the job.

Ils estimaient qu'il avait les compétences requises pour le poste.

The word 'estimer' comes from the Latin 'aestimare', which means 'to evaluate' or 'to estimate'.

to estimate at its true value

To recognize the importance or value of something.

estimer à sa juste valeur

to consider oneself lucky

To feel lucky or satisfied with one's situation.

s'estimer heureux

to think that

To think that something is true or likely.

estimer que

estimation

The action of assessing or giving an opinion on a value.

estimation

esteem

A favorable opinion one has of something or someone.

estime

evaluator

A person who conducts an evaluation.

évaluateur

To estimate in a casual or informal manner.

I estimate him, but without pressure.

Je l'estime, mais sans pression.

To have a rough idea.

I estimate that it will take time.

J'estime que ça va prendre du temps.