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    Continu (en. Continuous)

    /kɔ̃.ti.n/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That follows without interruption.
    He managed to maintain a continuous speech throughout the seminar.
    Il a réussi à maintenir un discours continu durant tout le séminaire.
    That extends over time.
    The work has been ongoing continuously for several months.
    Les travaux sont en cours de manière continue depuis plusieurs mois.
    Related to a constant movement.
    The river has a continuous current that facilitates navigation.
    La rivière a un courant continu qui facilite la navigation.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'continuus', meaning 'uninterrupted'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    continuously
    In a continuous manner without interruption.
    en continu
    continuous follow-up
    A regular and constant follow-up of a process.
    suivi continu
    continuous band
    A band that extends without interruption.
    bande continue

    Related Words

    continuity
    Character of what is continuous.
    continuité
    to continue
    To pursue something without interruption.
    continuer
    uninterrupted
    That is not interrupted.
    ininterrompu

    Slang Meanings

    In constant mode.
    He is working continuously on this project.
    Il bosse en continu sur ce projet.
    False sense of progress.
    It seems like the project is progressing, but it's just continuous.
    On dirait que le projet avance mais c'est du continu.