satisfy

Signification (Anglais)

1. To do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.
2. To cause (a sentence) to be true when the sentence is interpreted in one's universe.
3. To convince by ascertaining; to free from doubt.
4. To pay to the extent of what is claimed or due.
5. To answer or discharge (a claim, debt, legal demand, etc.); to give compensation for.

Concepts

satisfaire

contenter

combler

assouvir

convaincre

répondre

remplir

accepter

apaiser

plaire

obéir

vérifier

rassasier

suivre

boucher

pourvoir à

rencontrer

assurer

complaire

manger à satiété

se rassasier

faire plaisir à

persuader

suffir

exaucer

réaliser

content

satisfait

satisfier

faire plaisir

réjouir

s’acquitter

Coupé comme

sat‧is‧fy

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From Middle English satisfyen, satisfien, from Old French satisfiier, satisfier (also Old French satisfaire), from Latin satisfacere, present active infinitive of satisfaciō, from satis (“enough, sufficient”) + faciō (“I make, I do”).

Phrases

It's no good trying to satisfy me with promises .

Ce n'est pas bon d'essayer de me satisfaire des promesses.