back-of-the-envelope in French
back-of-the-envelope in French is de coin de table, vite fait, à l'arrache.
back-of-the-envelope in French
de coin de table
(idiomatic, informal) Especially of a calculation, estimation, or other reasoning, or an idea: approximate, rough, simplified. [from 20th c.]
vite fait
(idiomatic, informal) Especially of a calculation, estimation, or other reasoning, or an idea: approximate, rough, simplified. [from 20th c.]
à l'arrache
(idiomatic, informal) Especially of a calculation, estimation, or other reasoning, or an idea: approximate, rough, simplified. [from 20th c.]
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What is "back-of-the-envelope" in French?
"back-of-the-envelope" in French is de coin de table, vite fait, à l'arrache.
Are there other ways to say "back-of-the-envelope" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "back-of-the-envelope": de coin de table, vite fait, à l'arrache.
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