Mécontente (en. Unhappy)
/me.kɔ̃.tɑ̃t/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is not satisfied or feels dissatisfaction.
She is dissatisfied with her new job.
Elle est mécontente de son nouveau travail.
Who expresses dissatisfaction.
He has a dissatisfied look after the meeting.
Il a un air mécontente après la réunion.
Who does not meet expectations.
The result dissatisfied everyone.
Le résultat mécontente tout le monde.
Etymology
Derived from the negative prefix 'mé-' and 'contente', from the verb 'contenter'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be dissatisfied
To be in a state of dissatisfaction.
être mécontente
to express one's dissatisfaction
To convey one's dissatisfaction.
exprimer son mécontentement
dissatisfied with oneself
To feel dissatisfied with one's own actions.
mécontente de soi
to face dissatisfaction
To manage a situation of dissatisfaction.
faire face au mécontentement
dissatisfied about
To be dissatisfied regarding something.
mécontente à propos de
Related Words
dissatisfaction
State of being dissatisfied, synonymous with dissatisfaction.
mécontentement
to satisfy
To make someone satisfied, opposed to dissatisfy.
contenter
satisfaction
State of being satisfied, opposed to dissatisfaction.
satisfaction
Slang Meanings
Not happy
She is not happy about the situation.
Elle est pas contente de la situation.
Too disappointed
I am too disappointed by this movie.
Je suis trop déçue par ce film.