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to contain
01
contenir
to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space
Transitive: to contain sth
Exemples
The box contains all the parts you need to assemble the table.
La boîte contient toutes les pièces dont vous avez besoin pour assembler la table.
02
contenir, inclure
to consist of or include several different elements or parts
Transitive: to contain components
Exemples
The course contains lessons on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
Le cours contient des leçons sur la grammaire, le vocabulaire et la prononciation.
03
contenir, réprimer
to hold back or manage one's emotions, actions, or impulses
Transitive: to contain a feeling
Exemples
He tried to contain his anger, but it was hard to stay calm.
Il a essayé de contenir sa colère, mais il était difficile de rester calme.
04
contenir, endiguer
to stop or limit the growth or spread of a serious issue or problem
Transitive: to contain a problem or danger
Exemples
The team managed to contain the damage after the floodwaters started rising.
L'équipe a réussi à contenir les dégâts après que les eaux de crue ont commencé à monter.
05
contenir, être divisible par
(of a number) to be divisible by another number without leaving a remainder
Transitive: to contain a number
Exemples
The number 20 contains 5, because 20 divided by 5 results in a whole number.
Le nombre 20 contient 5, car 20 divisé par 5 donne un nombre entier.
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