How to Say ‘He is happy’ in French
Il est content
eel ay kohn-TAHN
[eel ay kohn-TAHN]
💬 Usage Tip: Content means "happy/pleased," not "content" as in online content.
🇫🇷 In France: French parents often comment simply on a child's mood: content, fatigué, timide, en forme.
Phrase Breakdown
Il
[eel]
he
Il means 'he' and refers to a boy or man.
Il est content quand il voit ses amis.
He is happy when he sees his friends.
est
[ay]
is
Est means 'is' and connects the subject with a description.
Il est content ce matin avant la classe.
He is happy this morning before class.
content
[kohn-TAHN]
happy
Content means 'happy' or 'pleased' when talking about a person's mood.
Il est content de retrouver la maîtresse.
He is happy to see the teacher again.
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