What does estimer in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word estimer in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use estimer in French.

The word estimer in French means value, estimate, reckon, esteem, think, feel, think + [clause], believe + [clause], consider yourself, think yourself, be happy with, count yourself lucky that, underestimate, undervalue, underestimate, underestimate yourself. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word estimer

value

verbe transitif (donner une valeur, expertiser)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Un agent immobilier est venu estimer ma maison. Le bijoutier a estimé la bague de ma grand-mère à 100 euros.
An estate agent came to value my house. // The jeweller values this ring at one hundred euros.

estimate, reckon

verbe transitif (calculer grossièrement)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
On estime à 10 millions les dégâts de la tempête.
The storm damage is estimated at ten million.

esteem

verbe transitif (apprécier)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Tout le personnel estime le directeur.
All the staff hold the manage in high esteem.

think, feel

(considérer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
J'estime qu'il peut encore faire un effort. // Le client a estimé que le service n'était pas à la hauteur.
I reckon he can make more effort.

think + [clause], believe + [clause]

locution verbale (considérer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
J'estime avoir rempli ma part du contrat.
I reckon I can take a few days of

consider yourself, think yourself

verbe pronominal (se considérer comme)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
Je m'estime très satisfait de ce travail.
I consider myself very satisfied with this job.

be happy with

locution verbale (être satisfait de son sort)

Il s'estime heureux de son travail.

count yourself lucky that

locution verbale (être satisfait de son sort)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ils s'estiment heureux que leurs trois enfants aient du travail.

underestimate, undervalue

verbe transitif (évaluer en dessous de la valeur)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La valeur de cette maison est sous-estimée.
The value of this house has been underestimated.

underestimate

verbe transitif (sous-évaluer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le boxeur avait sous-estimé son adversaire.
The boxer had underestimated his opponent.

underestimate yourself

verbe pronominal (se sous-évaluer)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
Arrête de te sous-estimer : tu n'es pas nul !
Stop selling yourself short; you're not useless!

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