Continuels (en. Continuous)

/kɔ̃.ti.nøl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to an event that repeats without stopping.
The interruptions during the meeting were continuous.
Les interruptions durant la réunion étaient continuelles.
Lasting over time continuously.
She felt a continuous pain after her fall.
Elle ressentait une douleur continuelle après sa chute.
Characterized by constancy or regularity.
The efforts to improve the situation were continuous.
Les efforts pour améliorer la situation étaient continuels.

Etymology

The word "continuels" comes from the Latin "continuus," which means "without interruption."

Common Phrases and Expressions

continuously
Without interruption.
en continu
continuous time
A time that does not change, stable.
temps continu
continuous flow
A constant movement, without pause.
flux continu

Related Words

continuity
The quality of what is continuous.
continuité
to continue
To pursue an action, not to stop.
continuer
continuation
The action of continuing, extension.
continuation

Slang Meanings

An event that keeps happening.
The noises at his place are continuous; I can't take it anymore!
Les bruitages chez lui sont continuels, j'en peux plus!
A situation that always lasts without change.
This argument between them is continuous; it's exhausting!
Cette dispute entre eux est continuelle, c'est épuisant!