content
happy; pleased; content
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/kɔ̃.tɑ̃/
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Cultural Note
'Content' is slightly less intense than 'heureux' — closer to 'pleased' or 'glad.' It is one of the first emotion adjectives French learners encounter. Despite looking like the English word 'content,' it is pronounced completely differently.
📝 Example Sentences
Je suis content de te voir.
I'm happy to see you.
Elle n'a pas l'air contente.
She doesn't look happy.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | contente |
| masculine | content |
| feminine_plural | contentes |
| masculine_plural | contents |