How do you say "content" in French?

satisfait

Adjective Noun

In French, "content" is satisfait.

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Pronunciation

Say sah-tees-FAY, with the stress falling on the final syllable, distinct from the English word content.

Grammar notes

satisfait is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Elle se sentit satisfaite après le repas.

She felt content after the meal.

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How to remember satisfait

Satisfait contains the word satisfy, since being content means feeling satisfied.

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Questions about satisfait

How do you pronounce satisfait?

Say sah-tees-FAY, with the stress falling on the final syllable, distinct from the English word content.

Is satisfait formal or casual?

satisfait is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is satisfait used in French?

satisfait is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Elle se sentit satisfaite après le repas. (She felt content after the meal.).

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