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How is the word contenir translated from French to English

Avoir quelque chose à l'intérieur.

To have something inside.

verb
English translation
contain

Examples with “contenir”

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  • La boîte contient de vieilles lettres. — The box contains old letters.

  • Les pompiers ont maîtrisé l'incendie. — Firefighters contained the blaze.

  • Cette sauce contient-elle des fruits à coque ? — Does this sauce contain nuts?

  • Il faut maîtriser la fuite avant qu'elle ne s'étende. — We must contain the leak before it spreads.

  • Le rapport ne contenait aucun chiffre. — The report contained no numbers at all.

  • L'inondation a-t-elle enfin été maîtrisée ? — Has the flooding been contained yet?

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FAQ about “contenir”

How is “contenir” translated from French?
“contenir” translates into English as “contain”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “contenir” mean?
Meaning of “contenir”: Avoir quelque chose à l'intérieur. In English — “contain”.
What part of speech is “contenir”?
“contenir” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “contenir”?
Example sentences with “contenir” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “contenir”?
Add “contenir” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.