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estimer

to estimate

verb es-tee-MEH Less Common
Mind & Emotions

Also means

to consider

Usage Note

Estimer has two main senses: to calculate or estimate a value, and to hold someone or something in esteem. The expression s'estimer heureux means 'to consider oneself lucky'. The related noun estime means 'esteem' or 'regard', and estimation means 'estimate' or 'valuation'.

Examples

"J'estime que cette solution est la meilleure."

Natural Translation

I consider this solution to be the best.

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