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approximately in French

approximately in French is approximativement, environ, à peu près — approximately means roughly; close to a particular amount or figure, but not exact.

approximately in French

approximativement
adv
Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.
environ
adv
Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.
à peu près
adv
Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.
presque
adv
Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.
en gros
adv
Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.
plus ou moins
adv
Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.

What does "approximately" mean?

  1. adv Roughly; close to a particular amount or figure, but not exact.
    "The journey takes approximately three hours."
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approximately in a sentence

  • The journey takes approximately three hours.
  • There were approximately 200 people at the event.

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What is "approximately" in French?

"approximately" in French is approximativement, environ, à peu près. approximately means: Roughly; close to a particular amount or figure, but not exact.

How do you use "approximately" in a sentence?

Example: "The journey takes approximately three hours." In French, "approximately" is approximativement, environ, à peu près.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "approximately": approximativement, environ, à peu près, presque, en gros, plus ou moins.

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