Example: En quelque mesure, ses décisions ont influencé le projet final.
Definition
"En quelque mesure" is a French expression meaning 'to some extent' or 'in some measure.' It is used to indicate that something is partly true or partially applies, as in the example where decisions influenced the final project to a certain degree.
The phrase "en quelque mesure" comes from French, combining 'en' (in), 'quelque' (some), and 'mesure' (measure). It literally means 'in some measure,' reflecting its use to express partial agreement or extent. Did you know that 'mesure' comes from the Latin 'mensura,' meaning measurement?
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