Contient (en. Contains)

/kɔ̃.tjɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To have something inside oneself.

This box contains precious memories.

Cette boîte contient des souvenirs précieux.

To imply or include something.

This project contains several important stages.

Ce projet contient plusieurs étapes importantes.

To possess a certain capacity.

This tank contains one liter of water.

Ce réservoir contient un litre d'eau.

From the Latin 'conténere', composed of 'con-' and 'tenere'.

It contains everything necessary.

This means that everything needed is present.

Il contient tout ce qu'il faut

This book contains valuable information.

This means the book includes important data.

Ce livre contient des informations précieuses

content

That which is included or enclosed in something.

contenu

container

A receptacle that holds something.

contenant

held

That which is kept or supported.

tenu

To have in one's bag

That guy has his phone in his pocket, he contains everything.

Ce type a son téléphone dans sa poche, il contient tout.

To be loaded with something

This project contains too many complications.

Ce projet contient trop de complications.