adequate

• Qualifie quelque chose qui est suffisant ou acceptable en qualité ou en quantité pour un but donné.

Describes something that is sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity for a particular purpose.

1. Sufficient for a purposeB1formal

   Enough or satisfactory for a specific need or requirement.

   Adéquat

   • The supply of food was adequate for the trip.
   • Her qualifications are adequate for the job.
   • We have adequate time to finish the project.

   Synonymesacceptableenoughpassablesatisfactoryserviceablesufficientsuitable

   Antonymesdeficientinadequateinferiorinsufficientunsatisfactory

2. Acceptable but not excellentB1formal

   Just enough or of a quality that is acceptable but not outstanding.

   acceptable sans être excellent

   • The hotel was adequate but not luxurious.
   • His performance was adequate, though not impressive.
   • The meal was adequate, but I expected better.

   Synonymesacceptableall rightdecentfairmoderatepassablesatisfactoryso-sotolerable

   Antonymesdeficientinadequateinsufficientunacceptableunsatisfactory