English–French
“satisfy” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/asuviʁ/
Example
Rien ne peut assouvir sa curiosité.
Nothing can satisfy his curiosity.
How to say “satisfy” in French
“Satisfy” in French is assouvir.
A powerful thirst or craving that disappears only when completely filled.
Example sentences with assouvir
Cette réussite n'a pas assouvi son besoin de reconnaissance.
This success did not satisfy his need for recognition.
Tips for using assouvir
- Assouvir takes a direct object, as in assouvir sa curiosité, and its strong intensity makes it unsuitable for a minor wish or preference.
Other French words for “satisfy”
Je veux contenter mon fils.
I want to satisfy my son.
Ça me satisfait.
That satisfies me.