sous l' estimation
sous the estimation
Wörtlich: under the estimation
Use this to describe when a price, value, or talent is judged lower than reality.
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- Valuing something lower than its true worth or potential.
- Used for budgets, prices, talents, or time calculations.
- Common in business, auctions, and evaluating personal skills.
Bedeutung
This phrase describes something that is valued, priced, or judged lower than its actual worth or potential. It is like lowballing a price or failing to see how good someone really is.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Discussing a budget
Le coût final est resté sous l'estimation de départ.
The final cost stayed under the initial estimate.
Buying a house
On a acheté cette maison bien sous l'estimation du marché.
We bought this house well under the market estimate.
Texting a friend about a deal
Regarde mes chaussures, trouvées sous l'estimation !
Look at my shoes, found under the estimated price!
Kultureller Hintergrund
In French culture, particularly in real estate and art, 'l'estimation' is a formal process conducted by experts. Finding something 'sous l'estimation' is considered a 'bonne affaire' (a good deal). It also reflects the French tendency toward modest self-presentation, where one might prefer to be underestimated rather than appear boastful.
The Verb Power
While 'sous l'estimation' is a great phrase, the verb 'sous-estimer' is used much more often in daily conversation to talk about people.
Don't confuse with 'Estime'
Don't confuse 'estimation' (calculation) with 'estime' (respect). If you say 'sous l'estime', people will think you mean 'under the respect', which makes no sense!
In 15 Sekunden
- Valuing something lower than its true worth or potential.
- Used for budgets, prices, talents, or time calculations.
- Common in business, auctions, and evaluating personal skills.
What It Means
Imagine you think a vintage vase costs ten euros. You find out it is worth a thousand. You were sous l'estimation. It is about missing the mark on the low side. It applies to money, skills, or even time. It is the art of miscalculating the true scale of something.
How To Use It
You usually pair this with nouns like prix (price) or valeur (value). You can say a project stayed sous l'estimation of the budget. It is also used when describing people who are better than they look. Use it to sound precise and analytical about a situation. It is a great way to talk about surprises.
When To Use It
Use it during a business meeting to discuss costs. It is perfect for real estate talk or art auctions. Use it when your friend thinks they will fail an exam but gets an A. It works well when you find a bargain at a flea market. Use it to defend an underdog in a sports match.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it to say you simply dislike someone. It is about measurement, not just personal feelings. Avoid it when talking about physical height or weight. Do not use it if something is actually expensive. If you are just guessing wildly, use au pif instead.
Cultural Background
The French take l'expertise (appraisal) very seriously in business and art. Being sous l'estimation can be a point of pride for a buyer. It reflects a culture that values sharp observation and critical thinking. In France, being underestimated is often seen as a strategic advantage. It allows you to surprise your rivals when it matters most.
Common Variations
The most common form is the verb sous-estimer (to underestimate). You might also hear en dessous de l'estimation in formal reports. Une sous-estimation is the noun for the act itself. If you are way off, you might say largement sous l'estimation.
Nutzungshinweise
This phrase is very safe to use in almost any context. It sounds intelligent and precise. Just remember that it specifically refers to a comparison against an expected value or calculation.
The Verb Power
While 'sous l'estimation' is a great phrase, the verb 'sous-estimer' is used much more often in daily conversation to talk about people.
Don't confuse with 'Estime'
Don't confuse 'estimation' (calculation) with 'estime' (respect). If you say 'sous l'estime', people will think you mean 'under the respect', which makes no sense!
The Art of the Bargain
In French flea markets (vide-greniers), saying something is 'sous l'estimation' is a polite way to start a negotiation.
Beispiele
6Le coût final est resté sous l'estimation de départ.
The final cost stayed under the initial estimate.
Used here to show a positive financial surprise.
On a acheté cette maison bien sous l'estimation du marché.
We bought this house well under the market estimate.
Refers to getting a bargain on a property.
Regarde mes chaussures, trouvées sous l'estimation !
Look at my shoes, found under the estimated price!
Used informally to brag about a cheap find.
Cette équipe est restée sous l'estimation des journalistes.
This team remained underestimated by the journalists.
Refers to an underdog team performing better than expected.
Ma faim est toujours sous l'estimation du serveur.
My hunger is always underestimated by the waiter.
A funny way to say you can eat more than people think.
Elle a souffert d'être toujours sous l'estimation de ses pairs.
She suffered from always being underestimated by her peers.
Describes the emotional weight of being undervalued.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence about a cheap car.
J'ai payé cette voiture bien ___ l'estimation.
We use 'sous' (under) to indicate the price was lower than the expected estimate.
Complete the sentence regarding a project's budget.
Le projet est resté sous l'___ initiale.
'Estimation' is the noun used for a formal calculation or appraisal.
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Formality of 'Sous l'estimation'
Used when bragging about a cheap find at a market.
C'est sous l'estimation, non ?
Common in everyday conversations about value.
Le prix est sous l'estimation.
Used in financial reports or real estate appraisals.
La valeur vénale demeure sous l'estimation.
Where to use 'Sous l'estimation'
Real Estate
Buying a cheap apartment.
Workplace
Managing a project budget.
Sports
An underdog winning a race.
Shopping
Finding a bargain at a thrift store.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt means something is priced or judged lower than its calculated value, like Le prix est sous l'estimation.
Yes, but it's more common to use the verb sous-estimer for people, such as Il me sous-estime.
It is neutral. You can use it in a business report or while chatting with a friend about a bargain.
The opposite is au-dessus de l'estimation (above the estimate) or sur-estimé (overestimated).
You can say On a trouvé un appartement sous l'estimation du quartier.
Not exactly. 'Cheap' is bon marché. Sous l'estimation implies that an expert or a standard expected a higher price.
Yes, if a task took less time than planned, you could say it was sous l'estimation de temps.
Using sous l'estime instead of sous l'estimation. Remember, estime is about personal regard, not value.
Yes, because estimation starts with a vowel, we use l' for 'the'.
Often! If a team is expected to lose but is actually good, they are sous l'estimation des experts.
Verwandte Redewendungen
sous-estimer
au-dessus de l'estimation
une bonne affaire
évaluer à la baisse
à prix réduit
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