rempli
fill · fill out
The French word "rempli" is an adjective or past participle form of the verb "remplir," which means "to fill."
Meaning:
- Rempli means "filled," "full," or "occupied." It describes something that has been filled up, whether physically or figuratively.
Examples:
- Le verre est rempli d'eau. — The glass is filled with water.
- La salle est remplie de monde. — The room is filled with people.
- Son agenda est rempli. — His/her schedule is full.
Synonyms and differences:
- Plein: Also means "full." It is the most common and neutral synonym. Example: La bouteille est pleine.
- Chargé: Means "loaded" or "busy," often implying something heavy or with many things packed in. Example: Le camion est chargé.
- Comblé: Often means "completely filled," or can imply emotional fulfillment. For example, un besoin comblé (a filled need, satisfied).
- Bondé: Means "packed" or "crowded," usually for people or places like events, buses, rooms.
Summary:
- Use rempli when emphasizing that something has been physically or figuratively filled up.
- Plein is more general for "full."
- Chargé suggests being loaded/heavy or busy.
- Comblé highlights the point of satisfaction or completeness.
- Bondé refers to crowdedness, especially with people.
Choosing among these depends on what you want to express exactly.
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Examples
Mon sac est rempli de livres.adjective
My bag is filled with books.
Ma valise est remplie de vêtements.adjective
My suitcase is filled with clothes.
J’ai rempli la tasse d’eau chaude.adjective
I filled the cup with hot water.
Les verres sur la table sont remplis de jus de fruits.adjective
The glasses on the table are filled with fruit juice.
As-tu bien rempli le formulaire avant de partir?adjective
Did you fill out the form properly before leaving?
Nous avons rempli le seau au bord du puits.adjective
We filled the bucket at the edge of the well.
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