underestimate in French
underestimate in French is sous-estimation, sous-estimer — underestimate means to judge something to be smaller, less important, or less difficult than it actually is.
underestimate in French
sous-estimation
An estimate that is too low.
sous-estimer
(transitive) To estimate too low; to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has.
What does "underestimate" mean?
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verb To judge something to be smaller, less important, or less difficult than it actually is.
"Don't underestimate how much time this project will take."
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noun An estimate that turns out to be too low.
"The budget was a gross underestimate of the true cost."
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underestimate in a sentence
- Don't underestimate how much time this project will take.
- They underestimated their opponent and lost the match.
- The budget was a gross underestimate of the true cost.
- My underestimate of the journey time meant we arrived late for dinner.
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What is "underestimate" in French?
"underestimate" in French is sous-estimation, sous-estimer. underestimate means: To judge something to be smaller, less important, or less difficult than it actually is.
How do you use "underestimate" in a sentence?
Example: "Don't underestimate how much time this project will take." In French, "underestimate" is sous-estimation, sous-estimer.
Are there other ways to say "underestimate" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "underestimate": sous-estimation, sous-estimer.
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