satisfy

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de répondre à un besoin, une attente ou une exigence, ou de donner satisfaction à quelqu'un en comblant ses désirs.

A verb used to indicate the act of meeting the needs, expectations, or requirements of someone or something.

1. Meet a need or desireB1formal

   To fulfill a requirement, need, or expectation.

   satisfaire un besoin ou une attente

   • The meal satisfied my hunger completely.
   • Her explanation satisfied the teacher's curiosity.
   • The company aims to satisfy all customer demands.

   Synonymesappeasecontentfulfillgratifyindulgemeetpleasequenchsateslake

   Antonymesdisappointdissatisfyfailfrustrate

2. Convince or reassureB2formal

   To provide enough evidence or information to remove doubt.

   Convaincre ou rassurer

   • The evidence satisfied the jury of his innocence.
   • He satisfied his parents that he was telling the truth.
   • The report satisfied the board's concerns about safety.

   Synonymesassureconvincepersuadereassurewin over

3. Meet a condition or standardB2formal

   To fulfill a specific condition, requirement, or criterion.

   satisfaire à une condition

   • The candidate satisfied all the job requirements.
   • The product must satisfy strict quality standards.
   • Her performance satisfied the minimum expectations for the role.

   Synonymesanswerconform tofillfulfillmatchmeetserve

   Antonymesbreachdisregardfailmissviolate