French Conversation · Level 84
59 words
French word
satisfaisant
Pronunciation
IPA/satisfəzɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectivesatisfactory
Example
Ce travail est satisfaisant.
This work is satisfactory.
More examples
Le résultat de l'examen est satisfaisant.
The examination result is satisfactory.
Core concept
A result that meets the required standard without standing out.
Common phrases
travail satisfaisant
satisfactory work
résultat satisfaisant
satisfactory result
très satisfaisant
very satisfactory
Similar words
bon: Of good quality and pleasing overall.
correct: Accurate and consistent with the relevant facts or standards.
convenable: Suitable for the situation and socially appropriate.
moyen: Ordinary in quality, with neither notable strengths nor weaknesses.
Definition in French
Indique qu'une chose apporte une satisfaction suffisante pour être considérée correcte.
Word origin
French satisfaisant is the present participle of satisfaire, from Latin satisfacere, combining satis, 'enough', with facere, 'to make or do'.
Usage tips
- Satisfaisant usually means 'satisfactory' or 'adequate', not the stronger English sense of 'satisfying' that suggests notable pleasure.
Other meanings
- decentadjective
- adequateadjective
Opposites
- insatisfaisantunsatisfactoryadjective
- décevantdisappointingadjective
Related words
- satisfactionsatisfactionnoun
- satisfairesatisfyverb
- satisfaitsatisfiedadjective