Contenues (en. Contents)

kɔ̃tənü

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to what is included or integrated into a whole.

The ideas contained in this article are very relevant.

Les idées contenues dans cet article sont très pertinentes.

Describes something that is held back or controlled.

He has emotions contained behind his apparent calm.

Il a des émotions contenues derrière son calme apparent.

The word 'contained' comes from the verb 'to contain', which has Latin roots.

included in the price

Included in the total cost.

contenues dans le prix

contained in a decision

Incorporated or taken into account in a decision.

contenues dans une décision

contained in a report

References or information included in a document.

contenues dans un rapport

containing

Object that contains something.

contenant

to contain

to have something within its limits.

contenir

content

The elements or information that are included.

contenu

Something that is implicitly understood.

The house rules are contained in our contract.

Les règles de la maison sont contenues dans notre contrat.

Refers to repressed feelings.

He has contained feelings about the situation.

Il a des sentiments contenus à propos de la situation.