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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