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    Contenance (en. Capacity)

    /kɔ̃.tə.nɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The external appearance or attitude of a person.
    His composure was calm despite the storm.
    Sa contenance était calme malgré la tempête.
    The ability to contain something.
    The capacity of this bottle is one liter.
    La contenance de cette bouteille est d'un litre.
    The way someone behaves or presents themselves in public.
    He adopted a confident demeanor during his presentation.
    Il a adopté une contenance confiante lors de sa présentation.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'continentia', derived from 'continere', which means 'to hold together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To keep one's composure
    To show dignity or calm in a difficult situation.
    avoir de la contenance
    To lose one's composure
    To become unsettled or lose one's calm.
    perdre sa contenance
    To maintain a good composure
    To maintain one's assurance or coolness.
    garder une bonne contenance

    Related Words

    Content
    What is contained within something.
    contenu
    Container
    An object that contains something.
    conteneur
    Physical composure
    The ability of a person to remain calm and composed.
    contenance physique

    Slang Meanings

    To have good composure
    He really has good composure when he speaks in public.
    Il a vraiment de la bonne contenance quand il parle en public.
    To lose one's composure
    She lost her composure when she saw her ex.
    Elle a perdu sa contenance quand elle a vu son ex.