Suffisantes (en. Sufficient)

/sy.fi.zɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is of sufficient quantity or quality.
The resources are sufficient for the project.
Les ressources sont suffisantes pour le projet.
That which meets requirements or expectations.
His efforts were sufficient to earn a promotion.
Ses efforts étaient suffisants pour obtenir une promotion.
Compliant with necessary standards.
The school must provide sufficient education to students.
L'école doit fournir une éducation suffisante aux élèves.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'suffire', from Latin 'sufficere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sufficient evidence
Indications or elements that justify a conclusion.
des preuves suffisantes
sufficient reasons
Appropriate reasons to justify an action.
suffisantes raisons
sufficient resources
The necessary means to accomplish a task.
suffisantes ressources

Related Words

suffice
To have the necessary quantity.
suffire
sufficiency
The state of being sufficient.
suffisance
insufficiencies
Lack of what is necessary.
insuffisances

Slang Meanings

Cool enough
This movie was cool enough to watch again.
Ce film était suffisamment cool pour le voir encore une fois.
It's good
The party was good; everyone had a great time.
La fête était good, tout le monde s'est bien amusé.