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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
noun
An estimate that is too low.
sous-estimer
verb
(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?

  1. 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."
  2. 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.

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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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