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    Combler (en. To fill in)

    /kɔ̃.ble/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To fill an empty space.
    He filled the hole with soil.
    Il a comblé le trou avec de la terre.
    To satisfy a need or a desire.
    This victory met the supporters' expectations.
    Cette victoire a comblé les attentes des supporters.
    To bring or give something that is necessary.
    She filled the gaps in her resume.
    Elle a comblé les manques dans son curriculum vitae.
    To fight against a state of lack.
    The government is seeking to fill the budget deficit.
    Le gouvernement cherche à combler le déficit budgétaire.
    To feel fully satisfied.
    He felt fulfilled after realizing his dream.
    Il se sentait comblé après avoir réalisé son rêve.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'complere' which means to completely fill.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fill the gaps
    To repair or improve deficiencies or lacks.
    combler les lacunes
    to fulfill a need
    To provide or satisfy a need.
    combler un besoin
    to meet expectations
    To satisfy the hopes or desires of people.
    combler des attentes

    Related Words

    fullness
    State of satisfaction or abundance.
    comble
    to fulfill one's desires
    To satisfy everything one desires.
    combler ses désirs
    filling
    The act of filling, of bringing what is missing.
    comblement

    Slang Meanings

    To be delighted beyond expectations.
    After this concert, I am fulfilled!
    Après ce concert, je suis comblé !
    To be on cloud nine.
    Since he started dating her, he is completely fulfilled.
    Depuis qu'il sort avec elle, il est complètement comblé.