This is the 4604th most frequent French word.
mécontentement
Dissatisfaction or discontent.
In this sentence, 'mécontentement' is used as a noun to describe the feeling of dissatisfaction, specifically of the population regarding governmental actions.
Le mécontentement de la population envers les mesures du gouvernement s'accentue.
The population's discontent with the government measures is increasing.
Here, 'mécontentement' serves as a noun denoting the personal feeling of dissatisfaction toward a specific event, illustrating individual emotional reaction.
Son mécontentement était évident lorsqu'il a vu les résultats de l'examen.
His discontent was evident when he saw the exam results.
In this sentence, 'mécontentement' describes a collective emotional state perceived in a social context, emphasizing a shared feeling within the group.