How to Say ‘We are happy’ in French
Nous sommes contents
noo som kon-TAHN
[noo som kon-TAHN]
💬 Usage Tip: Agreement matters: with a mixed or all-male group, contents; with all women, contentes.
🇫🇷 In France: A common polite phrase in school or formal settings to express satisfaction or goodwill.
Phrase Breakdown
Nous sommes
noo som
We are
Used to describe the state of a group including the speaker.
Nous sommes prêts.
We are ready.
Words in this phrase
Nous
[noo]
we
First person plural subject pronoun.
Nous sommes contents d'être ici.
We are happy to be here.
sommes
[som]
are
Plural form of être for we.
Nous sommes contents du progrès.
We are happy about the progress.
contents
[kon-TAHN]
happy / pleased
Plural adjective meaning happy or satisfied.
Nous sommes contents de vous voir.
We are happy to see you.
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