How is the word insuffisant translated from French to English

English translation
inadequate
adjective

Pas assez ou pas assez bon pour un objectif.

Not enough or not good enough for a purpose.

Examples with “insuffisant”

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  • L'éclairage de la pièce est insuffisant pour lire. — The lighting in the room is inadequate for reading.

  • Ses critiques lui donnaient le sentiment de ne pas être à la hauteur. — His criticism made her feel inadequate.

  • Ils nous ont donné un temps insuffisant. — They gave us an inadequate amount of time.

  • Se comparer aux autres ne fait que donner l'impression de ne pas être à la hauteur. — Comparing yourself to others only leaves you feeling inadequate.

  • Un seul petit ventilateur est-il insuffisant pour une pièce si chaude ? — Is one small fan inadequate for such a hot room?

  • Pourquoi ai-je le sentiment de ne pas être à la hauteur avant chaque entretien ? — Why do I feel so inadequate before every interview?

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