roughly

• Adverbe signifiant « approximativement » ou « pas exactement », utilisé pour indiquer une estimation ou un manque de précision. Il peut aussi signifier « brutalement ou avec rudesse » lorsqu'il décrit des actions physiques.

An adverb meaning 'approximately' or 'not exactly,' used to indicate an estimate or a lack of precision. It can also mean 'in a harsh or violent manner' when describing physical actions.

1. ApproximatelyB1formal

   Used to indicate an approximate amount, number, or time.

   Approximativement

   • The journey takes roughly two hours.
   • There were roughly fifty people at the event.
   • The project will cost roughly ten thousand dollars.

   Synonymesaboutapproximatelyaroundcircaclose tomore or lessnearlyor so

   Antonymesexactlyprecisely

2. In a harsh or uneven mannerB1formal

   Done in a way that is not gentle, smooth, or careful.

   de manière rude

   • He handled the fragile vase roughly.
   • The wind blew roughly through the trees.
   • She was treated roughly by the crowd.

   Synonymesbrutallyclumsilycrudelyharshlyrudelyseverelyunevenlyviolently

   Antonymescarefullydelicatelygentlysmoothly