Remplissent (en. Fill)

/ʁɑ̃.pli.sɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Action of entering a substance into a given space.
They fill the gas tank.
Ils remplissent le réservoir d'essence.
To occupy a space or time.
Students fill the classrooms.
Les étudiants remplissent les salles de classe.
To satisfy an obligation or duty.
They fulfill their professional obligations.
Ils remplissent leurs obligations professionnelles.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'implere', which means 'to fill'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fill out a form
To complete a document with the requested information.
remplir un formulaire
meet the requirements
To meet established requirements.
remplir les conditions
complete one's homework
To fulfill one's obligations.
remplir ses devoirs

Related Words

to fill
Verb meaning to put something into a space until it is full.
remplir
filled
Past participle of 'fill', meaning that something is full.
rempli
fullness
State of being full or filled.
plénitude

Slang Meanings

Fill to maximum capacity.
They filled the room for the concert.
Ils ont rempli la salle pour le concert.
To be overwhelmed by tasks.
I am so busy, I am filling my to-do list.
Je suis tellement occupé, je remplis ma liste de choses à faire.