French Conversation · Level 65
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French word
contenu
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃təny/
Meaning
- masculine nouncontent
Example
Quel est le contenu de ce message ?
What is the content of this message?
More examples
Le contenu du site est mis à jour chaque semaine.
The site's content is updated every week.
Core concept
What fills a container or gives a message its substance and meaning.
Common phrases
contenu multimédia
multimedia content
le contenu du site
the site's content
le contenu du colis
the contents of the package
Similar words
sujet: The main topic or matter at the center of a discussion.
texte: A written passage made up of connected sentences or paragraphs.
idée: An idea formed or expressed through thought or discussion.
matière: A substance or raw material used to create something.
Definition in French
Ce qui constitue l'intérieur d'un support — éléments matériels, informations ou idées — et qui répond à la question «quel est le contenu?»
Word origin
French contenu developed from the Old French past participle contenu of contenir, which ultimately derives from Latin continere, 'to hold within'.
Usage tips
- In French, contenu can mean a message's substance, while English content also commonly means a state of satisfaction.