Continuelle (en. Continuous)

/kɔ̃.ti.nɥɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Characterized by an endless duration.

The construction work has a continual duration.

Les travaux de construction sont d'une longueur continuelle.

Refers to something that occurs continuously.

She has felt continual fatigue for several days.

Elle ressent une fatigue continuelle depuis plusieurs jours.

Indicates a repeated action without interruption.

He showed continual support during the crisis.

Il a fait preuve d'un soutien continuel durant la crise.

From Latin 'continuus', meaning 'that does not stop'.

continual improvement

Constant and ongoing improvement.

continuelle amélioration

continual struggle

A struggle that knows no end.

lutte continuelle

continual concern

Constant worry.

préoccupation continuelle

continue

To make something persist.

continuer

continuity

State of being continuous.

continuité

State of constant alertness.

I am in a state of continual alertness when I volunteer.

Je suis en état d'alerte continuelle quand je fais du bénévolat.

Constant pressure.

The stress at work is a source of continual pressure.

Le stress au travail est une source de pression continuelle.