Suffisante (en. Sufficient)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That is in sufficient quantity or quality.
The supplies are sufficient for the month.
Les provisions sont suffisantes pour le mois.
That meets the required demands.
The project's preparation was sufficient to obtain the funding.
La préparation du projet était suffisante pour obtenir le financement.
In terms of income or resources, which is enough to live.
He has a sufficient income to provide for his family's needs.
Il a un revenu suffisant pour subvenir aux besoins de sa famille.

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin 'sufficientem', which means 'that is enough'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it's enough
This meets the needs without excess.
c'est suffisant
to make enough
To allow something to be sufficient for a situation.
faire suffire
sufficient mind
Mental state of someone who is content with themselves.
suffisance d'esprit

Related Words

to suffice
To be enough, to be sufficient.
suffire
sufficiently
In a sufficient manner.
suffisamment
sufficient
That is in acceptable quantity or quality.
suffisant

Slang Meanings

It's good
Don't worry, it's sufficient, it's good.
T'inquiète, c'est suffisant, c'est bon.
It's going to work
Don't stress about it, it's going to work.
Ne te prends pas la tête, ça va le faire.