adéquat
adequate, suitable
adjective ah-deh-KWAH Rare
Origin: Latin adaequatus, from adaequare (to make equal to)
Usage Note
Adéquat describes something that is fit for purpose or proportionate to a need. The final -t is silent. The feminine form is adéquate. The related noun l'adéquation (match, fit) is common in professional writing: l'adéquation offre-demande (supply-demand match).
Examples
"La salle n'est pas adéquate pour cent personnes."
Natural Translation
The room is not adequate for a hundred people.
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