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reckoning in French

reckoning in French is calcul, estime, règlement de comptes — reckoning means the act of calculating or working something out.

reckoning in French

calcul
noun
The action of calculating or estimating something.
estime
noun
The action of calculating or estimating something.
règlement de comptes
noun
The working out of consequences or retribution for one's actions.

What does "reckoning" mean?

  1. noun The act of calculating or working something out.
    "By her reckoning, they were still two days from port."
  2. noun A time when past actions are judged and their consequences finally have to be faced.
    "The scandal finally caught up with him — a day of reckoning had arrived."
  3. noun A bill for food or drink, especially at an inn or tavern (chiefly British).
    "The innkeeper presented them with the reckoning at the end of the night."
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reckoning in a sentence

  • By her reckoning, they were still two days from port.
  • The scandal finally caught up with him — a day of reckoning had arrived.
  • The innkeeper presented them with the reckoning at the end of the night.

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What is "reckoning" in French?

"reckoning" in French is calcul, estime, règlement de comptes. reckoning means: The act of calculating or working something out.

How do you use "reckoning" in a sentence?

Example: "By her reckoning, they were still two days from port." In French, "reckoning" is calcul, estime, règlement de comptes.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "reckoning": calcul, estime, règlement de comptes.

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