English–French
“not enough” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃syfizɑ̃/
Example
Ce montant est insuffisant.
This amount is not enough.
How to say “not enough” in French
“Not enough” in French is insuffisant.
A measuring mark remains out of reach, so the amount or quality cannot meet the requirement.
Example sentences with insuffisant
Le temps était insuffisant pour finir le travail.
The time was insufficient to finish the work.
Tips for using insuffisant
- In everyday speech, pas assez is often more natural for a simple shortfall, while insuffisant suits formal evaluation or written explanation.