À la rigueur

Expression: À la rigueur

Pronunciation: [a la ree geur]

Meaning: or even, if need be, in a pinch, possibly

Register: normal

Notes: You can use the French expression à la rigueur when you're not quite sure of how much of something you need, or when talking about possibilities. It's synonymous with à la limite.

   Achète deux croissants... trois à la rigueur.
   Buy two croissants, or even three.

   Nous pouvons à la rigueur prendre l'autobus.
   We can take the bus if we have to, We might be able to take the bus.

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