content/kɔ̃.tɑ̃/
adjective · A1 · Frequency 523
adjectivemasculine
Meanings
content, satisfied, pleased
Used to express satisfaction with a situation or outcome, common in both spoken and written language.
Examples
Paul est content de son nouveau travail.
Paul is pleased with his new job.
Mon fils est content de recevoir un vélo pour son anniversaire.
My son is happy to receive a bicycle for his birthday.
Après le repas, mon grand-père était content de se reposer dans le jardin.
After the meal, my grandfather was content to rest in the garden.
Collocations
- être content deto be content with
Common mistakes
être content à
être content de
When content means “satisfied with,” it must be followed by the preposition de, not à.
Related words
synonymsatisfaitsatisfied
antonymmécontentmalcontent, discontented, displeased, dissatisfied, disgruntled, disaffected
adjectivefeminine
Meanings
content, satisfied, pleased
Used to express satisfaction with a situation or outcome, common in both spoken and written language.
Examples
Elle est contente du résultat de son examen.
She is pleased with the result of her exam.
La cliente est contente du service reçu ce matin.
The customer is satisfied with the service she received this morning.
Ma sœur est contente de pouvoir participer au voyage.
My sister is happy to be able to take part in the trip.
Collocations
- être content deto be content with
Common mistakes
être content à
être content de
When content means “satisfied with,” it must be followed by the preposition de, not à.
Related words
synonymsatisfaitsatisfied
antonymmécontentmalcontent, discontented, displeased, dissatisfied, disgruntled, disaffected
adjectivemasculine
Meanings
content, satisfied, pleased
Used to express satisfaction with a situation or outcome, common in both spoken and written language.
Examples
Ils sont contents du résultat obtenu.
They are pleased with the result achieved.
Mes enfants sont contents de leur nouvelle école.
My children are happy with their new school.
Les clients sont contents du service reçu.
The customers are satisfied with the service they received.
adjectivefeminine
Meanings
content, satisfied, pleased
Used to express satisfaction with a situation or outcome, common in both spoken and written language.
Examples
Les étudiantes sont contentes de leurs résultats.
The female students are pleased with their results.
Mes collègues sont contentes de travailler dans ce bureau lumineux.
My female colleagues are happy to work in this bright office.
Les clientes contentes de leur achat ont laissé un commentaire positif.
The female customers who were satisfied with their purchase left a positive review.