satisfait
/sa.tis.fɛ/
The English word "satisfied" is translated into French as satisfait.
satisfait is used to describe someone who is in a state of satisfaction. In formal contexts, you may also see the word Content(e) used to express satisfaction or the expression pleinement satisfait(e) to mean "fully satisfied".
Meaning: in a state of satisfaction (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective must change to agree with the gender and number of the subject. Use satisfaite for a female subject, satisfaits for a masculine plural subject and satisfaites for a feminine plural subject. Additionally, when you want to say you are "satisfied with" something, you must use the preposition de (for example, Je suis satisfait de mon travail).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /sa.tis.fɛ/.
Did you know?
- French uses satisfait for a result, but if you are 'satisfied' after a meal, you would likely use the word rassasié, which specifically describes the physical feeling of being full.
- While satisfait is a direct translation, French speakers often use the phrase ça me va (literally 'that goes to me') to express that they are satisfied with a proposal or an arrangement.
- Be careful with the phrase Je suis satisfait de toi when speaking to an equal. Because the phrasing is so structured, it sounds like a professor grading a student or a superior evaluating a subordinate.
Examples in context
- Tom a l'air satisfait.Tom looks satisfied.This sentence shows how to describe someone's appearance using satisfait.Tatoeba #9405601 by Micsmithel, translation #2237314 by CK
- N'es-tu pas satisfait ?Aren't you satisfied?This sentence uses satisfait to ask a question about someone's state of being.Tatoeba #5899587 by Aiji, translation #5152272 by kemushi69
- Je n'étais pas satisfait.I wasn't satisfied.This sentence uses satisfait in a negative past tense context.Tatoeba #6943005 by Rockaround, translation #6274349 by CK
- Je suis content(e) du résultat de notre collaboration.I am satisfied with the outcome of our collaboration.
- Nous sommes très satisfaits de votre excellent service.We are very satisfied with your excellent service.
- Je suis pleinement satisfaite de vos efforts pour résoudre ce problème.I am fully satisfied with your efforts to solve this problem.
- Je suis content(e) de ce beau cadeau que tu m'as offert.I am happy with this wonderful gift you gave me.
- Ils étaient très contents de leurs vacances en Bretagne.They were very satisfied with their vacation in Brittany.
- Les clients étaient pleinement satisfaits du service reçu.The customers were fully satisfied with the service they received.
- Je suis contente de ton aide pour organiser cette fête surprise.I am happy with your help in organizing this surprise party.
- Les résultats de l'enquête ont pleinement satisfait l'équipe de recherche.The survey results fully satisfied the research team.
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Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are discussing a meal at a restaurant.
- LéaEst-ce que tu es satisfait de ton plat, Nathan ?Are you satisfied with your dish, Nathan?
- NathanOui, je suis très satisfait, c'est délicieux.Yes, I am very satisfied, it is delicious.
- LéaJe suis ravie que tu l'apprécies.I am delighted that you enjoy it.
- NathanEt toi, es-tu satisfaite de ton choix ?And you, are you satisfied with your choice?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “satisfied” translations and entries satisfait, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
