Constamment (en. Constantly)

/kɔ̃s.tɑ̃.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates a repetition or continuity over time.
It has been raining constantly for three days.
Il pleut constamment depuis trois jours.
Expresses a situation that does not change.
She constantly complains about her situation.
Elle se plaint constamment de sa situation.
Refers to constancy in behavior.
He is constantly working.
Il est constamment en train de travailler.

Etymology

From the Latin 'constans', which means 'stable, firm'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to work constantly
To always be in the process of working.
travailler constamment
to speak constantly
To discuss continuously.
parler constamment
to react constantly
To respond relentlessly to stimuli.
réagir constamment

Related Words

constant
That does not vary, that remains the same.
constant
constancy
Quality of someone who is constant.
constance

Slang Meanings

Always there, without interruption.
He is constantly on social media.
Il est constamment sur les réseaux sociaux.
To remain in the same state.
This situation remains constantly the same.
Cette situation reste constamment la même.