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tip of the iceberg in French

tip of the iceberg in French is sommet de l'iceberg, partie visible de l'iceberg, partie émergée de l'iceberg.

tip of the iceberg in French

sommet de l'iceberg
noun
(idiomatic) A small indication of a larger possibility; the first part encountered of a problem that is much bigger than it seems.
partie visible de l'iceberg
noun
(idiomatic) A small indication of a larger possibility; the first part encountered of a problem that is much bigger than it seems.
partie émergée de l'iceberg
noun
(idiomatic) A small indication of a larger possibility; the first part encountered of a problem that is much bigger than it seems.
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What is "tip of the iceberg" in French?

"tip of the iceberg" in French is sommet de l'iceberg, partie visible de l'iceberg, partie émergée de l'iceberg.

Are there other ways to say "tip of the iceberg" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "tip of the iceberg": sommet de l'iceberg, partie visible de l'iceberg, partie émergée de l'iceberg.

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