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satisfaction

satisfaction

noun sa-tees-fak-SYOHN Rare

Usage Note

Satisfaction is used in the same broad range as English: personal fulfillment, customer satisfaction, or formal redress. The expression donner satisfaction means to give satisfaction or to perform well. The related verb is satisfaire (irregular) and the adjective is satisfaisant (satisfactory) or satisfait (satisfied).

Examples

"Elle éprouve une grande satisfaction au travail."

Natural Translation

She feels great satisfaction at work.

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