French Conversation · Level 90
58 words
French word
inassouvi
Pronunciation
IPA/inasuvi/
Meaning
- adjectiveunfulfilled
Example
Son désir inassouvi le rend inquiet.
His unfulfilled desire makes him uneasy.
More examples
Un besoin inassouvi d'affection influence parfois ses décisions.
An unmet need for affection sometimes influences his decisions.
Core concept
A persistent inner gap remains while a desire keeps reaching for fulfillment.
Common phrases
besoin inassouvi
unmet need
Similar words
insatisfait: Not satisfied because important expectations or needs remain unmet.
frustré: Frustrated and irritated when desires or aims are thwarted.
déçu: Disappointed when the expected outcome does not occur.
Definition in French
Qui reste incomblé; se dit d'un besoin, d'un désir ou d'une curiosité qui n'a pas reçu de satisfaction.
Word origin
Inassouvi combines the negative prefix in- with assouvi, the past participle of assouvir, and marks something as not brought to satisfaction.
Usage tips
- Inassouvi is somewhat literary and commonly modifies désir, besoin, or curiosité; its ending agrees with the noun, as in curiosité inassouvie.