Contenir (en. Contain)

/kɔ̃.tə.niʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To enclose something inside.

This box contains toys.

Cette boîte contient des jouets.

To master one's emotions or reactions.

He succeeded in containing his anger.

Il a réussi à contenir sa colère.

To understand, to include elements.

This theory contains several complex concepts.

Cette théorie contient plusieurs notions complexes.

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

to contain one's anger

Control one's anger.

contenir sa rage

to keep a secret

Keep a secret without revealing it.

contenir un secret

this book contains

This book includes several chapters.

ce livre contient

content

What is enclosed or included in something.

contenu

capacity

Capacity of what can be contained.

contenance

Manage one's emotions

He knows how to contain himself when he is stressed.

Il sait contenir quand il est stressé.

Represent an idea or concept

This image contains a beautiful metaphor.

Cette image contient une belle métaphore.