/kɔ̃.tɑ̃.te/
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to satisfy, to please; (reflexive) to be content with
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Word origin
From content ('satisfied'), from Latin contentus ('contained, satisfied'), the past participle of continere ('to hold together'). English 'content' and 'contentment' share the source.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- contentus
- English cognates
- content, contentment
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -er conjugation. Pronouns: je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles.
Indicative
| Person | Present | Imperfect | Past historic | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| je | contente | contentais | contentai | contenterai | contenterais |
| tu | contentes | contentais | contentas | contenteras | contenterais |
| il/elle | contente | contentait | contenta | contentera | contenterait |
| nous | contentons | contentions | contentâmes | contenterons | contenterions |
| vous | contentez | contentiez | contentâtes | contenterez | contenteriez |
| ils/elles | contentent | contentaient | contentèrent | contenteront | contenteraient |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect |
|---|---|---|
| je | contente | contentasse |
| tu | contentes | contentasses |
| il/elle | contente | contentât |
| nous | contentions | contentassions |
| vous | contentiez | contentassiez |
| ils/elles | contentent | contentassent |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tu | contente |
| nous | contentons |
| vous | contentez |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- contentant
- Past participle
- contenté · contentée · contentés · contentées
Examples
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It is hard to please everyone.
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I will make do with a simple sandwich.
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She is never content with half the work.
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That little present pleased the children.
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