test the waters in French
test the waters in French is prendre la température, tâter le terrain.
test the waters in French
prendre la température
(idiomatic) To explore or probe, as before making a commitment.
tâter le terrain
(idiomatic) To explore or probe, as before making a commitment.
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What is "test the waters" in French?
"test the waters" in French is prendre la température, tâter le terrain.
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Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "test the waters": prendre la température, tâter le terrain.
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