remplir
fill
Mettre quelque chose dans un espace vide jusqu'à ce qu'il soit plein.
The French verb "remplir" means "to fill" or "to fill up." It is used when putting something inside a container, space, or place until it is full.
Examples:
- Remplir un verre d'eau — to fill a glass with water.
- Remplir un formulaire — to fill out a form.
Differences between synonyms of "remplir":
- Remplir: The most general verb for "to fill," whether physically filling a container or completing something like a form.
- Garnir: Means "to garnish" or "to fill" a space, but often implies decorating or adding to the inside.
- Combler: Means "to fill up" but usually refers to gaps, voids, or emotional states (e.g., "combler un vide" – to fill a gap).
- Alimenter: Means "to supply" or "to feed," often used in the context of feeding machines, systems, or figuratively providing energy or information.
"Remplir" is a versatile verb suitable in many physical and figurative contexts relating to filling or completing something.
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Examples
Tu dois remplir ce formulaire pour t'inscrire.verb
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Nous avons rempli les bouteilles avec de l'eau.verb
We filled the bottles with water.
Pourquoi veux-tu remplir ton sac de livres lourds ?verb
Why do you want to fill your bag with heavy books?
Ils remplissaient les verres pendant la fête.verb
They were filling the glasses during the party.
Remplissons rapidement le seau avant qu’il ne pleuve.verb
Let's quickly fill the bucket before it rains.
Les enfants remplissent la piscine avec un tuyau.verb
The children fill the pool with a hose.
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