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    Constante (en. Constant)

    /kɔ̃.stɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that remains invariable.
    The constants of physics are essential for understanding the laws of the universe.
    Les constantes de la physique sont essentielles pour comprendre les lois de l'univers.
    Relates to a fixed value in a mathematical context.
    The length of this segment is a constant in this equation.
    La longueur de ce segment est une constante dans cette équation.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'constans', derived from 'constare', which means 'to stand firm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a constant
    a value that does not change
    une constante
    at the constant
    in a stable manner, without change
    à la constante
    constant of proportionality
    fixed value in a relationship between two quantities
    constante de proportionnalité

    Related Words

    constant
    a term used to refer to a value that does not change in various contexts.
    constant
    stability
    the quality of being stable or invariable.
    stabilité
    fixity
    characteristic of a fixed state, without variation.
    fixité

    Slang Meanings

    Constant as a rock
    He's a guy constant as a rock; you can always count on him.
    C'est un gars constant comme un rocher, tu peux toujours compter sur lui.
    To be constant in one's efforts
    He is constant in his efforts; he never gives up!
    Il est constant dans ses efforts, il n'abandonne jamais!