French Phrase
D'après mes recherches, la fourchette est X.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘According to my research, the range is X.’ It is a formal way to present a result that you have verified through study or data collection.
When to use
Use this expression in business meetings, academic presentations, or any situation where you need to back up a figure with evidence. It signals that the speaker has done homework before stating a number.
✦Grammar Breakdown
D'aprèsmesrecherches,lafourchetteestX.
D'après (preposition)
‘D’après’ means ‘according to’. It is followed by a noun phrase and does not need a definite article before the noun.
Possessive adjective (mes)
‘mes’ agrees in number with the noun it modifies; it is the plural form of ‘my’.
Verb être (est)
Use the third‑person singular form ‘est’ because the subject ‘la fourchette’ is singular.
Placeholder X
‘X’ stands for any value (price, temperature, percentage, etc.) and is not pronounced; replace it with the actual figure when speaking.
🗨In Conversation
D'après mes recherches, la fourchette est 15 % à 20 %.
According to my research, the range is 15% to 20%.
Très bien, nous pouvons donc ajuster le budget en conséquence.
Very well, we can adjust the budget accordingly.
✕Common Mistakes
Par mes recherches, la fourchette est X.
The correct preposition is ‘D’après’, not ‘par’, which changes the meaning to ‘by my research’ rather than ‘according to’.
D'après mes recherches, la fourchette sont X.
‘Fourchette’ is singular, so the verb must be ‘est’, not ‘sont’.
D’apres mes recherches, la fourchette est X.
The apostrophe is required and the accent on the ‘e’ (â) is essential for correct spelling.
↔Alternatives
Selon mes recherches, la fourchette est X.
According to my research, the range is X.
D'après ce que j'ai trouvé, la fourchette est X.
Based on what I found, the range is X.
Après avoir étudié les données, la fourchette est X.
After studying the data, the range is X.
Cultural Tip
In French professional contexts, it is common to preface figures with ‘D’après mes recherches’ or ‘Selon nos études’ to show credibility. Avoid sounding overly casual; keep the tone neutral and evidence‑based. In Québec, you may also hear ‘D’après mes investigations’, which carries the same meaning.