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    Continuai (en. Continued)

    [kɔ̃.ti.nɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To pursue an action or state over time.
    We need to keep working on this project.
    Nous devons continuer à travailler sur ce projet.
    To make something last.
    They decided to continue the family tradition.
    Ils ont décidé de continuer la tradition familiale.
    To remain ongoing, not to stop.
    He continued to talk for several hours.
    Il a continué à parler pendant plusieurs heures.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb continuare, meaning 'to hold together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to continue doing something
    To pursue an action.
    continuer à faire quelque chose
    to make something continue
    To allow something to extend.
    faire continuer quelque chose
    to keep going
    To pursue in the same direction or with the same energy.
    continuer sur sa lancée

    Related Words

    continuation
    Action of continuing something.
    continuation
    continuator
    One who continues something.
    continuateur
    incontinuable
    That which cannot be continued.
    incontinuable

    Slang Meanings

    To maintain momentum in an activity.
    We keep working, no choice!
    On continue à bosser, pas le choix!
    To sustain in a casual context.
    We're going to keep the party going all night!
    On va continuer la fête toute la nuit!