pleased

• Qui éprouve ou exprime de la satisfaction, de la joie ou du contentement à propos de quelque chose.

Feeling or showing satisfaction, happiness, or contentment with something.

1. Experiencing or manifesting pleasureA2formal

   Feeling or showing happiness, satisfaction, or enjoyment.

   ressentir ou montrer du plaisir

   • She was pleased with the gift he gave her.
   • He had a pleased expression on his face after hearing the news.
   • The teacher was pleased by the students' progress.

   Synonymescontenteddelightedgladgratifiedhappyjoyfulsatisfiedthrilled

   Antonymesannoyeddispleaseddissatisfiedunhappyupset

2. Feeling pleasurable satisfaction over something by which you measure your self-worthB2formal

   A sense of satisfaction or pride derived from an achievement or validation of one's value.

   satisfait (fierté personnelle)

   • He was pleased with himself for completing the marathon.
   • She felt pleased that her hard work was finally recognized.
   • They were pleased to see their efforts had made a difference.

   Synonymesfulfilledgratifiedproudsatisfied

   Antonymesashameddisappointeddispleaseddissatisfiedhumiliatedmortified

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer l'action de rendre quelqu'un heureux ou satisfait, ou pour exprimer une demande polie.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone happy or satisfied, or to express a polite request.

1. Make someone happyA2formal

   To cause someone to feel happy, satisfied, or content.

   faire plaisir

   • She always tries to please her guests with good food.
   • The gift pleased him greatly.
   • It pleases me to see you so happy.

   Synonymesamusecheercontentdelightentertaingladdengratifysatisfy

   Antonymesangerannoydispleaseirritatevex

2. Satisfy a desire or requirementB1formal

   To fulfill someone's wishes or expectations.

   satisfaire un désir ou une exigence

   • The restaurant aims to please every customer.
   • He did everything to please his boss.
   • The new policy was designed to please both employees and management.

   Synonymesamuseappeasecontentdelightentertainfulfillgratifyhumorindulgesatisfy

   Antonymesangerannoydisappointdispleasedissatisfyfrustrateirritateoffendprovokerebuffrepelthwartvex