What does assez bien in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word assez bien in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use assez bien in French.

The word assez bien in French means quite well, good enough, satisfactory, pass 60-70%. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word assez bien

quite well

locution adverbiale (correctement, pas trop mal)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Cette phrase est assez bien tournée.

good enough

locution adjectivale (correct)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cette rédaction n'est pas assez bien pour ce professeur.
This essay is not good enough for that teacher.

satisfactory

locution adjectivale (appréciation scolaire : correct) (grade/teacher comment)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
L'élève, qui avait beaucoup travaillé, fut déçu de lire « assez bien » comme seule appréciation pour son devoir.
The pupil had worked hard and was disappointed to read "satisfactory" as the only comment on his work.

pass 60-70%

nom féminin (distinction, entre 12 et 14/20)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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