B1 verb Neutral

évaluer

/e.va.lɥe/

To form an idea of the amount, number, or value of something; to assess. It is crucial for discussing the quality of research or performance.

Examples

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1

On doit évaluer le prix de la maison.

We need to evaluate the price of the house.

2

Il est difficile d'évaluer l'impact de la pub.

It's hard to evaluate the impact of the ad.

3

Évalue tes chances avant de te lancer.

Evaluate your chances before you start.

Word Family

Noun
évaluation
Verb
évaluer
Adjective
évaluatif
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Memory Tip

Think of the English word 'evaluate'.

Quick Quiz

Il faut ____ le temps nécessaire pour ce travail.

Correct!

The correct answer is: évaluer

Examples

1

On doit évaluer le prix de la maison.

everyday

We need to evaluate the price of the house.

2

Il est difficile d'évaluer l'impact de la pub.

business

It's hard to evaluate the impact of the ad.

3

Évalue tes chances avant de te lancer.

informal

Evaluate your chances before you start.

4

Cette étude vise à évaluer l'efficacité du vaccin.

academic

This study aims to evaluate the vaccine's effectiveness.

5

Un expert viendra évaluer les dégâts.

formal

An expert will come to assess the damage.

Word Family

Noun
évaluation
Verb
évaluer
Adjective
évaluatif

Common Collocations

évaluer les risques to evaluate risks
évaluer le coût to evaluate the cost
évaluer les performances to evaluate performance
évaluer la situation to evaluate the situation
évaluer l'impact to evaluate the impact

Common Phrases

facile à évaluer

easy to evaluate

évaluer à sa juste valeur

to appreciate at its true value

faire évaluer

to have something appraised

Often Confused With

évaluer vs estimer

Estimer is often more about approximate value, while évaluer implies a more formal process.

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Usage Notes

Used in educational contexts for grades and in science for data assessment.

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Common Mistakes

Confusing 'évaluer' with 'valoir' (to be worth).

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Memory Tip

Think of the English word 'evaluate'.

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Word Origin

From 'é-' (out) + 'valeur' (value).

Grammar Patterns

évaluer + noun évaluer que + clause

Quick Quiz

Il faut ____ le temps nécessaire pour ce travail.

Correct!

The correct answer is: évaluer

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