contenu
/kɔ̃t.ny/masculine
The English word "content" (referring to subject matter) is translated into French as contenu.
contenu is a masculine noun used to describe subject matter.
Meaning: subject matter (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using a related word as an adjective meaning "satisfied", the feminine form is contente.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /kɔ̃t.ny/.
Did you know?
- While contenu refers to the subject matter, the word fond is often used in literary or legal contexts to describe the 'content' or 'substance' of an argument.
- The French phrase le fond et la forme is a common idiom meaning 'the content and the style' of a work.
- The French word contenu shares a common ancestor with the English word 'contain', stemming from the Latin 'continere' meaning 'to hold together'.
Examples in context
- Notre contenu n'est pas accessible en Algérie.Our content isn't accessible in Algeria.This sentence is useful for expressing that certain content is not accessible in a specific country regarding the form contenu.Tatoeba #11958312 by Amastan, translation #10136701 by Amastan
- La popularité d'un site web dépend de son contenu.The popularity of a web site depends on its content.This sentence shows how the popularity of a website relates to its content regarding the form contenu.Tatoeba #1974909 by nimfeo, translation #33707 by CK
- Utilisez vos propres mots pour répéter le contenu du cours.Use your own words to retell the content of the lesson.This sentence demonstrates using one's own words to retell lesson content regarding the form contenu.Tatoeba #1394156 by sysko, translation #1394157 by sysko
- Je suis très satisfait(e) de votre excellent travail.I am very satisfied with your excellent work.
- Je suis content/contente du résultat de notre projet.I am content with the outcome of our project.
- Je suis aux anges d'avoir réussi mon examen.I am on cloud nine for having passed my exam.
- 25 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are discussing a presentation they are preparing.
- NathanQue penses-tu du contenu de ma présentation ?What do you think of the content of my presentation?
- ManonLe contenu est très intéressant, Nathan.The content is very interesting, Nathan.
- NathanEst-ce que c'est trop long ?Is it too long?
- ManonNon, le contenu est parfait ainsi.No, the content is perfect as it is.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “content” translations and entries contenu, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries contenu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
