What does contenir in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word contenir in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use contenir in French.
The word contenir in French means include, contain, contain, contain yourself, contain. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word contenir
includeverbe transitif (inclure) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") La boîte de ce jouet contient les piles. The box this toy comes in has batteries in. |
containverbe transitif (pouvoir accueillir) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Un magnum contient un litre et demi. A magnum contains one and a half litres. |
containverbe transitif (retenir) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Les policiers ont réussi à contenir les manifestants toute l'après-midi. The police succeeded in containing the protesters all afternoon. |
contain yourselfverbe pronominal (se dominer) (transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.") Il a eu du mal à se contenir, mais y est parvenu. He had trouble containing himself, but he managed it. |
containverbe transitif (réprimer) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Hélène parvient très bien à contenir sa colère. Helen manages to contain her anger very well. |
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