discontent

mécontentement, insatisfaction

Sentiment que sa vie ou sa situation n’est pas aussi bonne qu’on le souhaite.

En anglais simple : A feeling that your life or situation is not as good as you want it to be.

• There was growing discontent among the workers.
• He felt deep discontent with his life.
• Low wages caused widespread discontent.

Comment l'utiliser : discontent with something (She expressed discontent with her working conditions.)

Synonymes : dissatisfaction, unhappiness

Contraires : contentment

Expressions courantes : growing discontent, public discontent, discontent with something

mécontenter

Faire qu’une personne ne soit pas satisfaite de sa situation ou de ce qu’elle possède.

En anglais simple : To make someone unhappy with their situation or what they have.

• The new rules discontented the workers.
• Unequal rewards discontent those who receive less.
• His treatment had discontented even his closest friends.

Synonymes : dissatisfy, displease

Contraires : satisfy

Expressions courantes : discontent someone, discontent the workers