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tentative in French

tentative in French is provisoire, approximatif — tentative means not yet certain or fixed; provisional, subject to change.

tentative in French

provisoire
adj
Uncertain; subject to future change.
approximatif
adj
Uncertain; subject to future change.

What does "tentative" mean?

  1. adjective Not yet certain or fixed; provisional, subject to change.
    "We have a tentative date for the wedding, but it's not confirmed yet."
  2. adjective Hesitant or cautious, as if unsure or testing the waters.
    "He gave a tentative smile before agreeing to the plan."
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tentative in a sentence

  • We have a tentative date for the wedding, but it's not confirmed yet.
  • He gave a tentative smile before agreeing to the plan.

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What is "tentative" in French?
"tentative" in French is provisoire, approximatif. tentative means: Not yet certain or fixed; provisional, subject to change.
How do you use "tentative" in a sentence?
Example: "We have a tentative date for the wedding, but it's not confirmed yet." In French, "tentative" is provisoire, approximatif.
Are there other ways to say "tentative" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "tentative": provisoire, approximatif.
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