Contint (en. Contains)

/kɔ̃.tɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Satisfied, happy with one’s situation.
After graduating, he felt contint.
Après avoir obtenu son diplôme, il se sentait contint.
One who does not aspire to any change.
She is contint in her small house in the countryside.
Elle est contint dans sa petite maison à la campagne.
One who is serene and peaceful.
He has a contint smile, as if he knows a secret.
Il a un sourire contint, comme s'il connaissait un secret.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'contendre', meaning 'to be satisfied'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be contint
To be satisfied with something.
être contint
a contint look
A face that reflects satisfaction.
un air contint
contint reaction
A response that shows the absence of discontent.
réaction contint

Related Words

contentment
State of being satisfied.
contentement
satisfier
One who meets needs.
contenteur

Slang Meanings

To be calm, worry-free.
Since he resigned, he is contint.
Depuis qu'il a démissionné, il est contint.
To be easy-going.
He is so contint, it's pleasant to be with him.
Il est tellement contint, c'est agréable d'être avec lui.