Estimer (en. Estimate)

/ɛs.ti.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To evaluate a value or quantity.

He would estimate the cost of repairs before carrying them out.

Il estimerait le coût des réparations avant de les réaliser.

To consider something as having a certain value.

She believes her work deserves an award.

Elle estime que son travail mérite une récompense.

To have an opinion on the value or merits of something.

I believe this film is very inspiring.

J'estime que ce film est très inspirant.

To predict or make an approximate estimate.

We estimated he would arrive around 6 PM.

Nous avons estimé qu'il arriverait vers 18 heures.

From the Latin 'aestimare', which means 'to evaluate, appreciate'.

to assess one's chances

To evaluate one’s chances of success.

estimer ses chances

to value at its true worth

To recognize the true merit or value of something.

estimer à sa juste valeur

to value oneself

To judge oneself.

s'estimer

estimation

Process of evaluating something.

estimation

evaluator

Person who evaluates something.

évaluateur

appreciation

Act of judging the value or quality.

appréciation

To estimate something in an exaggerated manner.

He overestimates his cooking skills.

Lui, il estime ses talents de cuisinier bien trop haut.

To minimize the value of something.

Don't underestimate the work I put in.

Ne sous-estime pas le travail que j'ai fourni.