gratification
/ɡʁa.ti.fi.ka.sjɔ̃/
The English phrase gratification is translated into French as gratification.
While gratification refers to the feeling of pleasure, in French it is more frequently used in the sense of a reward or a tip (a 'gratification') than in the psychological sense of 'instant gratification' common in English.
Meaning: feeling of pleasure (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡʁa.ti.fi.ka.sjɔ̃/
Did you know?
- In a professional context, a gratification often refers specifically to the legal stipend paid to interns in France rather than a standard salary.
- The word gratification is closely linked to the French word gratuit, meaning 'free', highlighting the idea of something given without a required payment.
- While English speakers use 'gratification' for mental pleasure, a French person might use gratification to describe a formal decoration or an official recognition of merit.
Examples in context
- Je kiffe trop cette sensation de gratification après un bon repasI really enjoy that feeling of gratification after a good meal
- Il cherche une gratification immédiate dans son travail.He seeks immediate gratification in his work.
- Le sport procure une gratification personnelle constante.Sports provide constant personal gratification.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are talking about their volunteer work.
- GabrielTu aimes vraiment ton bénévolat, Emma ?Do you really like your volunteering, Emma?
- EmmaOui, j'en tire une grande gratification.Yes, I get a great feeling of gratification from it.
- GabrielC'est vrai que c'est gratifiant.It's true that it is rewarding.
- EmmaC'est exactement ça, Gabriel.That's exactly it, Gabriel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry gratification, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
