Contenta (en. Happy)

/kɔ̃.tɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
To feel satisfaction.
She was happy to have passed her exam.
Elle était contente d'avoir réussi son examen.
To feel happy or satisfied.
He was happy to spend time with family.
Il était content de passer du temps en famille.
Expressing joy or satisfaction.
We are happy to see you.
Nous sommes contents de vous voir.

Etymology

Comes from Latin 'contentus', meaning 'satisfied'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be happy as a king
To be very satisfied or happy.
être content comme un roi
pleased with oneself
To be proud of oneself or one's achievements.
content de soi
happy to have done something
Satisfaction of having accomplished a task.
content d'avoir fait quelque chose

Related Words

contente
Feminine form of content, representing satisfaction.
contente
contentment
State of happiness or satisfaction.
contentement
discontent
Who is not satisfied.
incontent

Slang Meanings

To feel good in one's skin
Since he changed jobs, he feels good in his skin.
Depuis qu'il a changé de travail, il est content dans sa peau.
To be in the flow
Today, I'm in the flow and I really feel happy.
Aujourd'hui, je suis dans le flow et je me sens vraiment content.