acceptable

• Décrit quelque chose qui est satisfaisant, tolérable ou autorisé, pouvant être accepté sans objection.

Describes something that is satisfactory, adequate, or permissible.

1. Worthy of acceptanceB1formal

   Considered good enough to be accepted or approved.

   Digne d'acceptation

   • The proposal was deemed acceptable by the committee.
   • Her behavior at the event was perfectly acceptable.
   • They found the terms of the contract acceptable.

   Synonymesadequateadmissibleall rightpassablesatisfactorysuitabletolerable

   Antonymesimproperinadmissibleinferiorunacceptableunfitunsuitable

2. Conforming to standardsB1formal

   Judged to be in line with approved usage or social norms.

   Conforme aux normes

   • This form of address is acceptable in formal letters.
   • The language used in the report is acceptable for a professional audience.
   • His attire was acceptable for the business meeting.

   Synonymesadequateappropriateconventionalcorrectfittingproperrightsatisfactorystandardsuitable

   Antonymesimpermissibleimproperinadmissibleunacceptable

3. Meeting requirementsB1formal

   Satisfying the necessary conditions or criteria.

   conforme aux exigences

   • The product meets all acceptable quality standards.
   • Her qualifications are acceptable for the position.
   • The test results were acceptable according to the guidelines.

   Synonymesadequateadmissiblepassablesatisfactorysufficientsuitabletolerable

   Antonymesinadequateinsufficientunacceptableunfitunsatisfactory

4. Adequate for the purposeB1formal

   Sufficient or good enough for a particular need or use.

   qui convient pour l'usage

   • The room was small but acceptable for a short stay.
   • His explanation was acceptable, though not detailed.
   • The budget is acceptable for the scope of the project.

   Synonymesadequateall rightgood enoughpassablereasonablesatisfactorysufficienttolerable

   Antonymesdeficientinadequateinsufficientunacceptableunsuitable