Satisfaisant (en. Satisfying)

/sat.is.fɛ.zɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which meets the requirements, which satisfies.
The service was satisfactory.
Le service était satisfaisant.
Which allows for an acceptable result.
The exam results are considered satisfactory.
Les résultats de l'examen sont jugés satisfaisants.
Good enough to be accepted or appreciated.
His performance was satisfactory for the jury.
Sa performance était satisfaisante pour le jury.

Etymology

From the verb satisfy, derived from the Latin 'satisfacere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

It is satisfactory.
It meets expectations.
C'est satisfaisant.
A satisfactory result.
A result that is suitable.
Un résultat satisfaisant.
To be satisfied with something.
To be happy with a result.
Être satisfait de quelque chose.

Related Words

Satisfaction
The state of being satisfied.
satisfaction
Satisfied
A person who experiences satisfaction.
satisfait
Unsatisfactory
Which does not meet expectations.
insatisfaisant

Slang Meanings

Not great
The meal wasn't great, but it was satisfactory.
C'était pas top comme repas, mais satisfaisant.
Meh
The movie was meh, not very satisfactory.
Le film était bof, pas très satisfaisant.