satisfaction
n
(=contentment, happiness) satisfaction f
→ To see the task finished gives them a sense of satisfaction.
→ Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress so far.
to sb's satisfaction, I hope everything is to your satisfaction. J'espère que vous êtes satisfait(e) .
The work had not been done to his satisfaction. Le travail ne lui avait pas donné satisfaction.
to get satisfaction from sb obtenir satisfaction auprès de qn → Consumers who have been unable to get satisfaction from their local branch should write to the head office.
customer satisfaction
n satisfaction f du client
→ I really believe that it is possible to both improve customer satisfaction and reduce costs ...
→ Customer satisfaction with the service runs at more than 90 per cent.
job satisfaction
n satisfaction f au travail, satisfaction f professionnelle
→ Working as a nurse is poorly paid, of course, but it gives me more job satisfaction than I had as a secretary.
to get job satisfaction trouver de la satisfaction dans son travail
self-satisfaction
n
(=smugness) autosatisfaction f
→ He tried hard not to smile in smug self-satisfaction.