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approximate in French

approximate in French is approximant, approximatif, approximer — approximate means close to the exact number or amount, but not precise.

approximate in French

approximant
adj
Approaching; proximate; nearly resembling.
approximatif
adj
Nearing correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate.
approximer
verb

What does "approximate" mean?

  1. adj Close to the exact number or amount, but not precise.
    "The approximate cost of the repair is £200."
  2. verb To come close to something in value, quality, or nature.
    "The model approximates real-world traffic patterns fairly well."
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approximate in a sentence

  • The approximate cost of the repair is £200.
  • Give me an approximate time and I'll plan around it.
  • The model approximates real-world traffic patterns fairly well.

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What is "approximate" in French?

"approximate" in French is approximant, approximatif, approximer. approximate means: Close to the exact number or amount, but not precise.

How do you use "approximate" in a sentence?

Example: "The approximate cost of the repair is £200." In French, "approximate" is approximant, approximatif, approximer.

Are there other ways to say "approximate" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "approximate": approximant, approximatif, approximer.

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