French Word · Intermediate
combler
to fulfil, satisfy
Pronunciation: /kɔ̃.ble/
Meaning
to fulfil, satisfy
Example
Un rêve, ils en avaient eu un chacun, égoïste, et ils n'étaient pas prêts à combler les attentes de l'autre.
Each one of them had a dream, a self-centred one, and they weren't willing to satisfy each other's expectations.
Practice tips
- Practice combler out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.