environ
Used to indicate that a number or amount is approximate. Crucial for describing data in IELTS Task 1 when exact figures aren't necessary.
Examples
3 of 5Ça coûte environ dix euros.
It costs about ten euros.
Le projet durera environ trois mois.
The project will last approximately three months.
Je serai là dans dix minutes environ.
I'll be there in about ten minutes.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'environment' — things that are 'around' or 'approximate' to you.
Quick Quiz
Le voyage a duré ___ six heures.
Correct!
The correct answer is: environ
Examples
Ça coûte environ dix euros.
everydayIt costs about ten euros.
Le projet durera environ trois mois.
formalThe project will last approximately three months.
Je serai là dans dix minutes environ.
informalI'll be there in about ten minutes.
Environ 30% des sujets ont répondu au sondage.
academicApproximately 30% of subjects responded to the survey.
Nous avons environ 200 employés.
businessWe have approximately 200 employees.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
et environ
and about
les environs
the surrounding area
ou environ
or so
Often Confused With
Environ (adverb) means 'about'; environs (plural noun) means 'surroundings'.
Usage Notes
Unlike 'à peu près', 'environ' is usually placed after the number or before the whole phrase.
Common Mistakes
Putting an 's' at the end when used as an adverb (it is invariable).
Memory Tip
Think of 'environment' — things that are 'around' or 'approximate' to you.
Word Origin
From 'en' and 'viron' (circle/circuit).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
Le voyage a duré ___ six heures.
Correct!
The correct answer is: environ
Related Grammar Rules
Related Phrases
More statistics words
augmenter
B1To make something greater in size, amount, or degree. It is a fundamental verb used in academic contexts to describe rising trends in graphs or data.
croissance
B1The process of increasing in size, number, or importance. In academic and business contexts, it usually refers to economic or population growth.
diminuer
B1To make or become less in size, amount, intensity, or degree. It is the opposite of 'augmenter' and essential for describing negative trends.
graphique
B1A visual representation of data, such as a bar chart, line graph, or pie chart. The primary focus of IELTS Writing Task 1.
résultat
B1A consequence, effect, or outcome of something. In academics, it refers to the findings of an experiment or the score of an exam.
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