Continent (en. Continent)

/kɔ̃.ti.nɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Large area of land above water.

Asia is the largest continent in the world.

L'Asie est le plus grand continent du monde.

One of the divisions of the Earth's surface.

There are seven continents on our planet.

Il y a sept continents sur notre planète.

In geography, a region defined by anatomical characteristics.

Africa is a continent rich in biodiversity.

L'Afrique est un continent riche en biodiversité.

Comes from the Latin 'continentem', form of 'continere' which means 'to hold together'.

oceanic continent

Part of the continent marked by oceans.

continent océanique

isolated continent

A continent that is not connected to other land.

continent isolé

European continent

Related to Europe, one of the continents.

continent européen

incontinent

Describes someone who cannot control their natural needs.

incontinent

continental

Adjective relating to continents or their characteristics.

continentale

Continent as a synonym for 'home', often used in casual contexts.

We'll meet at the continente for the party.

On se retrouve à la continente pour la fête.

Used to refer to a large area in everyday language.

He lives on a dream continent.

Il vit sur une continent de rêve.