French Conversation · Level 104
60 words
French word
adéquat
Pronunciation
IPA/adekwa/
Meaning
- adjectiveappropriate
Example
Cette réponse est adéquate.
This answer is appropriate.
More examples
Il faut une solution adéquate pour ce problème.
An adequate solution is needed for this problem.
Core concept
A practical match between what is needed and what is provided.
Common phrases
une solution adéquate
an adequate solution
un traitement adéquat
an adequate treatment
Similar words
adapté: Adjusted to the intended use or conditions and suitable for them.
approprié: Suitable for the particular situation or purpose.
pertinent: Relevant to the topic or purpose and useful for it.
convenable: Acceptable by standards of politeness and social conduct.
Definition in French
Qui est jugé conforme et utile pour répondre à une situation donnée.
Word origin
French borrowed adéquat from Latin adaequatus, based on adaequare, which means 'to make equal' or 'to bring into correspondence'.
Usage tips
- Adéquat is more common for objective suitability than for personal appeal or emotional appropriateness.
Other meanings
- aptadjective
- adequateadjective
Opposites
- inadéquatinadequateadjective
- inappropriéinappropriateadjective
Related words
- adéquationadequacynoun
- adéquatementadequatelyadverb