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1 noun(a) (instrument) jauge f, indicateur m;∎ water/oil gauge indicateur m ou jauge f de niveau d'eau/d'huile;∎ pressure gauge manomètre m;∎ Cars (petrol or fuel) gauge jauge f d'essence∎ the survey provides a gauge of current trends le sondage permet d'évaluer les tendances actuelles∎ to gauge the wind mesurer la vitesse du vent;∎ to gauge the temperature of the political situation jauger la situation politique;∎ she tried to gauge how much it would cost her elle a essayé d'évaluer combien ça lui coûterait;∎ to gauge a situation évaluer une situation;∎ it was difficult to gauge how interested they were/their enthusiasm il était difficile de juger dans quelle mesure ils étaient intéressés/de juger de leur enthousiasme∎ he tried to gauge what her reaction would be il essaya de prévoir sa réaction(c) (standardize) normaliser
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