Example: Il suffit de demander pour obtenir de l'aide rapidement.
Definition
"Il suffit de" is a French phrase used to indicate that only a simple action or condition is necessary to achieve a result. It translates to 'it is enough to' or 'just need to,' emphasizing the minimal effort required to accomplish something.
The phrase "Il suffit de" comes from the French verb 'suffire,' meaning 'to suffice' or 'to be enough.' It originates from the Latin 'sufficere,' which means 'to be adequate.' Did you know that 'suffire' conveys the idea of sufficiency, which perfectly fits the phrase's use to express minimal necessary action?
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