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contents

UK
/ˈkɒn.tents/
US
/ˈkɑːn.tent/

Translations

contentsnoun
UK
/ˈkɒn.tents/
US
/ˈkɑːn.tɛnts/
Plural-only noun used for the things contained in something, and for a list of the sections or chapters of a book.
The contents of the box were scattered across the floor.
Le contenu de la boîte était éparpillé sur le sol.
sommaireDans le sens de « table des matières ».
The contents list the main chapters at the front of the book.
Le sommaire énumère les principaux chapitres au début du livre.
Additional translations
table des matièresPlus explicite et très courant dans les ouvrages imprimés.
Synonyms
table of contents
contents list
items
components
constituents
material
substance
stuff
fillings
interior
belongings
possessions
goods
inventory
catalogue
list
chapters
subject matter
topics
matter
text
ingredients
Antonyms
container
exterior
outside
packaging
shell
contentnoun

contents

pl

contents
pl
UK
/ˈkɒn.tent/ or /kənˈtent/
US
/ˈkɑːn.tent/ or /kənˈtent/
(homograph: /ˈkɒn.tent/ (UK) or /ˈkɑːn.tent/ (US) – substance/matter/contents; /kənˈtent/ (both) – satisfaction/contentment (literary))
contenuEmploi général pour un texte, un livre, un site ou un ensemble de données.
The content of the book was both informative and engaging.
Le contenu du livre était à la fois informatif et captivant.
teneurSurtout en contexte scientifique ou technique.
The water content of the soil is crucial for plant growth.
La teneur en eau du sol est essentielle à la croissance des plantes.
contentementÉtat de satisfaction ou de paix intérieure.
She found content in the simple pleasures of life.
Elle a trouvé le contentement dans les plaisirs simples de la vie.
Synonyms
substance
material
subject matter
information
theme
essence
contentverb

contents

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.
Synonyms
satisfy
fulfill
gratify
please
assure
Antonyms
dissatisfy
displease
discontent
frustrate

Definitions

contentsnoun
the things that are contained inside something
The contents of the box were scattered across the floor.
a list of the chapters, sections, or subjects in a book, report, or other document
The contents list the main chapters at the front of the book.
contentnoun
The subjects or topics covered in a book, document, or other written or spoken work.
The content of the book was both informative and engaging.
The material, including text, images, and other media, that is contained within a website or digital platform.
The website's content is updated daily to keep visitors informed.
The amount of a particular constituent occurring in a substance.
The water content of the soil is crucial for plant growth.
The state of being satisfied or at peace.
She found content in the simple pleasures of life.
The things that are inside something; the items contained in a receptacle.
He emptied the contents of his bag onto the table.
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.
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