fill

• Nom désignant une quantité ou un volume suffisant pour satisfaire un besoin ou un désir, ou un matériau utilisé pour remplir un espace ou une cavité.

A noun referring to a sufficient quantity or amount to satisfy a need or desire, or the material used to fill a space or cavity.

1. Enough to satisfyB1informal

   An amount of something that is sufficient to satisfy a need or desire.

   de quoi satisfaire

   • He ate his fill of the delicious pasta.
   • She had her fill of excitement for one day.
   • I've had my fill of bad news this week.

   Synonymesabundanceenoughplentyrepletionsatietysatisfactionsufficiency

2. Material for fillingB2formal

   Material used to fill a cavity, hole, or space.

   matériau de remplissage

   • The dentist used a special fill for the cavity.
   • The construction workers used gravel as fill for the foundation.
   • The cushion's fill is made of synthetic fibers.

   Synonymesfillerfillingpackingpaddingstuffingwadding

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de remplir ou de compléter quelque chose, ou d'occuper un espace ou une position.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something full or complete, or occupying a space or position.

1. Make fullA1formal

   To put as much as possible into a container or space.

   remplir

   • She filled the glass with water.
   • He filled the box with books.
   • The waiter filled our cups with coffee.

   Synonymeschargecramloadpacksaturatestockstorestuff

   Antonymesdrainemptyevacuateexhaustvoid

2. Complete a formA2formal

   To write information in the blank spaces of a document.

   Remplir un formulaire

   • Please fill this application form.
   • He filled out the questionnaire carefully.
   • She filled in her personal details on the form.

   Synonymescompletefill infill outmake out

3. Occupy time or spaceB1formal

   To take up or occupy a period of time or an area.

   occuper (temps ou espace)

   • The children filled the afternoon with games.
   • Loud music filled the room.
   • Her days were filled with work and study.

   Synonymesabsorbconsumecoverengageoccupypervadetake upuse up

   Antonymescleardrainemptyvacate

4. Satisfy a needB2formal

   To meet or satisfy a requirement, need, or demand.

   Satisfaire un besoin

   • This product fills a gap in the market.
   • He filled the role of team leader perfectly.
   • The new policy fills the need for better security.

   Synonymesaccommodateanswerfulfillmeetprovidesatisfyservesupply

   Antonymesdenyneglectstarvewithhold

Variantes phrasalfill infill outfill up