*contenir*, to contain, hold. se ——, to keep one's temper.
*content*, glad, satisfied, pleased.
*se contenter de*, to be satisfied with.
*conter*, to tell, relate.
*contins*, see *contenir.*
*contraindre*, to compel, constrain.
*contraint*, see *contraindre.*
*contraire*, opposing.
au ——, on the contrary.
*contre*, against, contrary to.
par ——, on the other hand.
*contre-coup*, m., rebound.