Constance (en. Constancy)
/kɔ̃stɑ̃s/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
State of that which is constant.
The constance of his efforts finally paid off.
La constance de ses efforts a finalement payé.
Character of a person who does not change their mind.
She showed great constance in her choices.
Elle a montré une grande constance dans ses choix.
Emotional stability.
He has always demonstrated constance in the face of adversity.
Il a toujours fait preuve de constance face à l'adversité.
Etymology
From Latin 'constantia', which means stability.
Common Phrases and Expressions
precisely constant
With a degree of constance.
à la constance près
constancy of mind
State of emotional serenity.
constance d'esprit
maintain one's constance
Maintain one's viewpoint or behavior.
garder sa constance
Related Words
constant
That does not vary.
constant
to note
To observe or note something.
constater
constantly
In a continuous or repeated manner.
constamment
Slang Meanings
Constant as a clock
He is always on time, constant as a clock.
Il est toujours à l'heure, constante comme une horloge.
The constance of a model student
She is known for her constance as a model student.
Elle est connue pour sa constance d'élève modèle.