How to Say ‘She is happy’ in French
Elle est contente
ell eh kohn-tahnt
[ell eh kohn-tahnt]
💬 Usage Tip: Content means 'happy/pleased,' not 'content' as in English website content. Sneaky false friend!
🇫🇷 In France: Parents often describe children this way when talking about school adjustment.
Phrase Breakdown
Elle
[ell]
she
Third-person singular feminine subject pronoun.
Elle est contente quand elle retrouve ses copines.
She is happy when she sees her friends again.
est
[eh]
is
Form of the verb “être.”
Elle est contente de venir à l'école le matin.
She is happy to come to school in the morning.
contente
[kohn-tahnt]
happy, pleased
Feminine form meaning happy, pleased, or glad.
Elle est contente après une bonne journée de classe.
She is happy after a good school day.
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