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    Mécontent (en. Unhappy)

    /mɛ.kɔ̃.tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    The state of a person who is not satisfied.
    He is dissatisfied with his school results.
    Il est mécontent de ses résultats scolaires.
    Who expresses their dissatisfaction.
    His criticisms suggested that he was dissatisfied.
    Ses critiques laissaient entendre qu'il était mécontent.
    A feeling of disappointment.
    She was dissatisfied with the service at the restaurant.
    Elle était mécontente du service au restaurant.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'mé-' and 'content', which comes from the Latin 'contentus', meaning 'satisfied'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be dissatisfied with something
    To express one’s dissatisfaction regarding something.
    être mécontent de quelque chose
    to express one's dissatisfaction
    To suggest that one is dissatisfied without directly stating it.
    laisser entendre son mécontentement
    a dissatisfied person
    A person who shows their dissatisfaction.
    un mécontent

    Related Words

    satisfied
    Who is satisfied or happy.
    content
    dissatisfaction
    The state of being dissatisfied.
    mécontentement
    discontent
    The state of not being satisfied.
    insatisfaction

    Slang Meanings

    Not happy
    He is not happy with the treatment received.
    Il n'est pas content du traitement reçu.
    Not feeling well
    She is not feeling well today, dissatisfied with everything.
    Elle est pas dans son assiette aujourd'hui, mécontente de tout.