Content (en. Thrilled)
/kɔ̃.tɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
State of a person who feels satisfaction or well-being.
She is very happy with her new job.
Elle est très contente de son nouveau travail.
State of a thing or situation that is satisfactory.
The project is satisfied with its results.
Le projet est content de ses résultats.
Refers to something that is sufficient or satisfactory.
He is happy with what he has accomplished.
Il est content de ce qu'il a accompli.
Etymology
From the Latin 'contentus', past participle of 'continere' which means 'to hold together'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be happy
To be satisfied or happy.
être content
happy as a king
To be very happy or satisfied.
content comme un roi
self-satisfied
To have self-confidence, to be sure of one's abilities.
content de soi
Related Words
contentment
State of satisfaction or pleasure.
contentement
contents
What is included in something, especially a document or a container.
contents
to contain
To have inside oneself.
contenir
Slang Meanings
Dead happy
I am dead happy about this concert!
Je suis content à mort de ce concert !
Happy as a fish in water
He is as happy as a fish in water in his new home.
Il est content comme un poisson dans l'eau dans sa nouvelle maison.