Suffira (en. Will suffice)
/sy.fi.ʁa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To be sufficiently good or enough in quantity.
A single coin will suffice to enter.
Une seule pièce de monnaie suffira pour entrer.
To meet needs or requirements without excess.
With this amount, it will be enough for all our purchases.
Avec cette somme, cela suffira pour tous nos achats.
Indicating that no more than what is given is needed.
It will only take a few minutes to finish.
Il suffira de quelques minutes pour terminer.
Etymology
From the Latin verb 'sufficere' which means 'to provide' or 'to be sufficient'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
That will be enough as it is.
This is enough as is.
ça suffira comme ça
Will it be sufficient?
Will that be enough?
suffira-t-il ?
To be self-sufficient.
To be autonomous, not depending on others.
suffire à soi-même
Related Words
sufficiency
State of being sufficient or adequate.
suffisance
sufficient
One who is capable of meeting needs.
suffisant
to suffice
Verb in the infinitive meaning to be enough.
suffire
Slang Meanings
That's it.
With that, it works!
Avec ça, ça le fait !
It's good.
It's good, that will suffice!
C'est bon, ça suffira !