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approximatif

approximate

adjective ah-prohk-see-mah-TEEF Rare

Also means

rough

Usage Note

Approximatif describes something that is not exact or precise — an estimate, a rough figure, or imprecise work. The feminine form is approximative. De façon approximative means 'roughly'. It can also describe imprecise language or a rough translation.

Examples

"Son calcul est trop approximatif."

Natural Translation

His calculation is too approximate.

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