À tout le moins
Example: À tout le moins, ce projet mérite une réévaluation approfondie.
Definition
"À tout le moins" is a French expression used to indicate the minimum or least possible degree of something, often implying that something is true or should be considered at the very least. For example, it can mean 'at the very least' or 'at minimum' in English.
Translations
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At the very least -
Como mínimo -
Op zijn minst -
Com a mínim -
Zumindest
Etymology
The phrase "À tout le moins" comes from French, combining 'à' meaning 'at,' 'tout' meaning 'all' or 'whole,' and 'le moins' meaning 'the least.' Together, it literally translates to 'at all the least,' which evolved into the idiomatic expression used to stress the minimum extent or degree. Did you know that such phrases often emerge from everyday speech to emphasize the smallest acceptable standard?
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