Continuait (en. Continued)
kɔ̃.ti.nɛ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To proceed, not to stop.
She continued to speak despite the interruptions.
Elle continuait de parler malgré les interruptions.
To remain ongoing, to extend.
The meeting continued for several hours.
La réunion continuait pendant plusieurs heures.
To maintain an action over time.
He continued studying every evening.
Il continuait à étudier tous les soirs.
Etymology
from the verb 'continuer', derived from the Latin 'continuare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
continue down this path
To pursue in the same direction or with the same method.
continuer dans cette voie
keep moving forward
To progress without stopping.
continuer à avancer
let continue
To allow something to continue.
laisser continuer
Related Words
continue
To pursue an action or process.
continuer
continent
That does not stop, that extends.
continent
Slang Meanings
To remain in a playful mode without worrying about problems.
He was in 'continuait' mode, only thinking about having fun.
Il était en mode 'continuait', ne pensant qu'à s'amuser.
To do something without pause or interruption.
She is in a frenzy, she continued all night.
Elle est dans un délire, elle continuait toute la nuit.