French word

satisfait

Pronunciation

IPA/satisfɛ/

Meaning

  • adjectivesatisfied

Example

Tu as l'air satisfait.

You look satisfied.

Illustration for satisfait (satisfied)

More examples

Je suis satisfait du service.

I am satisfied with the service.

Core concept

An inner space filled when a need or expectation is met.

Common phrases

  • être satisfait de

    be satisfied with

  • avoir l'air satisfait

    look satisfied

  • se sentir satisfait

    feel satisfied

Similar words

content: Feeling pleased, satisfied, and at ease.
heureux: Feeling great joy and happiness.
ravi: Extremely pleased and deeply moved.

Definition in French

Qui éprouve du contentement parce qu'un besoin ou une attente a été comblé.

Word origin

Satisfait is the past participle of satisfaire, which came through Old French from Latin satisfacere, formed from satis meaning enough and facere meaning to do or make.

Usage tips

  • With a noun or infinitive, être satisfait takes de, as in être satisfait du résultat or être satisfait d'avoir réussi.

Opposites

  • insatisfaitdissatisfiedadjective
  • mécontentdiscontentedadjective

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