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satisfaire

to satisfy

verb sah-tees-FAIR Less Common

Origin: Latin satisfacere

Also means

to fulfil

Usage Note

Satisfaire is conjugated like faire — an irregular verb that learners often overlook. The adjective satisfait(e) means 'satisfied' or 'pleased', and the noun la satisfaction is a direct English cognate. The phrase satisfaire à une exigence means 'to meet a requirement'.

Examples

"Ce repas satisfait tous les goûts."

Natural Translation

This meal satisfies every taste.

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