Contente (en. Satisfied)

[kɔ̃.tɑ̃t]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who feels satisfaction or happiness.
She is happy with her new job.
Elle est contente de son nouveau travail.
Who is satisfied with something.
The children were happy with their gifts.
Les enfants étaient contents de leurs cadeaux.
Who gives an impression of joy or satisfaction.
Her smile shows that she is happy.
Son sourire montre qu'elle est contente.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'contenter', from Latin 'contentare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be as happy as a child
To be very happy, without worries.
Être contente comme un enfant

Related Words

Satisfier
Someone who satisfies a need or a request.
contenteur
Satisfaction
State of satisfaction.
contentement
To satisfy
To make someone satisfied.
contenter

Slang Meanings

To be on cloud nine
Ever since she got her promotion, she has been on cloud nine.
Depuis qu'elle a eu sa promotion, elle est sur un petit nuage.
To be over the moon
He has been over the moon since he won the lottery.
Il est aux anges depuis qu'il a gagné au loto.