contented

UK
/kənˈtentɪd/
US
/kənˈtentɪd/

Translations

contentedadjective
more contented
Comp.
most contented
Super.
UK
/kənˈtɛndɪd/
US
/kənˈtɛndɪd/
She had a contented smile on her face after finishing the book.
Elle avait un sourire content après avoir fini le livre.
She had a contented smile on her face after finishing the book.
Elle avait un sourire satisfait après avoir fini le livre.
contentedpast participle
UK
/kənˈtɛntɪd/
US
/kənˈtɛntɪd/
Past participle of the verb "content" functioning adjectivally.
The diners left the restaurant feeling contented.
Les clients ont quitté le restaurant contents.
The diners left the restaurant feeling contented.
Les clients ont quitté le restaurant satisfaits.
contentverb

contented

Past Simple

contented
Past Simple
contented
Past Participle
contenting
Gerund
UK
/kənˈtent/
US
/kənˈtent/
(homograph)
contenterSatisfaire quelqu’un; registre courant.
The chef contented the guests with a delicious meal.
Le chef a contenté les invités avec un délicieux repas.
se contenterConstruction pronominale avec de.
She contented herself with a simple life in the countryside.
Elle s’est contentée d’une vie simple à la campagne.

Definitions

contentedadjective
Feeling or showing satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation.
She had a contented smile on her face after finishing the book.
contentedpast participle
Having been made content; satisfied.
The diners left the restaurant feeling contented.
contentverb
To satisfy or please someone by providing what they desire or need.
The chef contented the guests with a delicious meal.
To make oneself satisfied or pleased with a situation or condition.
She contented herself with a simple life in the countryside.