No. 2,909 in French
estimer
To estimate or to value.
In a sentence
Je peux estimer le coût des travaux nécessaires.
I can estimate the cost of the necessary works.
'Estimer' here expresses estimating or calculating an approximate value or cost for something specific.
Il est difficile d'estimer la portée de ses responsabilités.
It is difficult to assess the scope of his responsibilities.
'Estimer' in this sentence means assessing or evaluating the extent or importance of a concept or situation.
Elle est estimée par tous ses collègues pour sa gentillesse.
She is esteemed by all her colleagues for her kindness.
'Estimer' here is used to denote respect or high regard based on someone's qualities.
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