calculating

• Décrit une personne qui agit de manière réfléchie et rusée, en poursuivant délibérément ses propres intérêts ou avantages, souvent avec une certaine froideur ou manipulation.

Describes a person who is scheming, shrewd, and deliberately self-interested in their actions.

1. Scheming or manipulativeB2formal

   Describes a person who carefully plans actions to achieve a desired outcome, often in a selfish or underhanded way.

   calculateur, calculatrice

   • He had a calculating mind, always thinking several steps ahead.
   • Her calculating nature made her a formidable business opponent.
   • The villain in the movie was cold and calculating.

   Synonymesconnivingcraftycunningdeviousguilefulmanipulativeschemingshrewdslywily

   Antonymesartlesscandidfrankguilelesshonestingenuousnaiveopensincerestraightforward

• Verbe employé pour déterminer ou estimer quelque chose par le calcul mathématique ou logique.

A verb used to determine or estimate something mathematically or logically.

1. Compute mathematicallyA2formal

   To determine a number or amount using mathematical operations.

   calculer

   • She calculated the total cost of the groceries.
   • The engineer calculated the load capacity of the bridge.
   • He calculated the distance between the two cities.

   Synonymesadd upcomputecountdeterminefigurereckonsumtallytotalwork out

2. Estimate or predictB1formal

   To form an opinion or make a judgment about something based on available information.

   estimer, prévoir

   • They calculated that the project would take six months.
   • The analyst calculated the potential risks of the investment.
   • She calculated the best time to leave to avoid traffic.

   Synonymesanticipateassessestimatefigureforecastgaugejudgepredictprojectreckon

   Antonymesguessmiscalculatemisjudge

3. Plan deliberatelyB2formal

   To plan or intend something, often with careful thought.

   Calculer, préméditer

   • His remarks were calculated to provoke a reaction.
   • The strategy was calculated to maximize profits.
   • She calculated every move in the negotiation.

   Synonymesaimcontrivedesigndeviseintendmeanplanpurpose