Suffisamment (en. Enough)

/sy.fi.zamn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates a sufficient quantity.
There is enough food for everyone.
Il y a suffisamment de nourriture pour tout le monde.
Indicates that something meets requirements.
She studied enough to pass the exam.
Elle a étudié suffisamment pour réussir l'examen.
Expresses satisfaction with a result.
The results were sufficient to secure funding.
Les résultats étaient suffisants pour obtenir le financement.

Etymology

From Latin 'sufficiens', meaning 'sufficient, adequate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sufficiently good
Of a suitable quality level.
suffisamment bon
sufficiently informed
With enough light or information.
suffisamment éclairé
sufficient time
With the necessary duration to complete something.
suffisamment de temps

Related Words

to suffice
To be enough or adequate.
suffire
self-sufficiency
Quality of being sufficient.
suffisance
sufficient
That is in adequate quantity or quality.
suffisant

Slang Meanings

Not too bad
It's enough to pass the test.
C'est suffisant pour passer le test.
Pretty good
The movie was sufficiently entertaining.
Le film était suffisamment divertissant.