English–French

“happy” in French

French

Alsoheureux

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃tɑ̃/

Example

Elle est contente d'avoir réussi.

She is happy to have succeeded.

Illustration for content (happy)

How to say “happy” in French

“Happy” in French is content.

An achieved aim fills an emotional space, leaving satisfaction and pleasure.

Full entry for content: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with content

Il a l'air content aujourd'hui.

He looks happy today.

Tips for using content

  • Content commonly takes de before a noun or infinitive, as in contente d'avoir réussi for "pleased to have succeeded".

Other French words for “happy”

Je suis heureux.

I am happy.

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