No. 242 in French
environ
Approximately.
In a sentence
Il y avait environ trente personnes à la fête.
There were around thirty people at the party.
In this sentence, 'environ' is used to indicate an approximate quantity or number.
La course mesure environ cinq kilomètres.
The race measures approximately five kilometers.
Here, 'environ' is employed to express a rough estimation of distance.
Nous avons attendu environ deux heures avant qu'il n'arrive.
We waited for about two hours before he arrived.
'Environ' in this context is used to convey an estimated duration of time.
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