English–French
“enough” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/syfizɑ̃/
Example
Cette quantité est suffisante pour le repas.
This amount is enough for the meal.
How to say “enough” in French
“Enough” in French is suffisant.
A measured amount reaches the line of what a meal, task, or standard requires.
Example sentences with suffisant
Il ne faut pas se montrer suffisant avec les clients.
One must not act conceitedly toward customers.
Tips for using suffisant
- Applied to a person, suffisant can mean conceited or self-satisfied, so it is not always a neutral equivalent of competent.
Other French words for “enough”
J'en ai ras-le-bol de ce travail.
I've had enough of this job.
Est-ce que tu as suffisamment dormi ?
Have you slept enough?