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    Continuer (en. Continue)

    /kɔ̃.ti.nue/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To prolong an action over time.
    He decided to continue his studies.
    Il a décidé de continuer ses études.
    To resume after an interruption.
    After a break, she continued speaking.
    Après une pause, elle a continué à parler.
    To persist in a path or approach.
    We need to continue working to achieve our goals.
    Nous devons continuer à travailler pour atteindre nos objectifs.
    To broaden the development of something.
    The project was so successful that they decided to continue it.
    Le projet a été tellement réussi qu'ils ont décidé de le continuer.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'continuare', which means 'to flow together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    continue forward
    To make further progress or advance despite obstacles.
    continuer en avant
    continue in the same vein
    To pursue with the same approach or attitude.
    continuer dans la même veine
    continue full-time
    To work or commit full-time to an activity.
    continuer à plein temps

    Related Words

    continuation
    Action of continuing; act of persisting.
    continuation
    continuator
    A person who continues something, often a project or a work.
    continuateur
    continuum
    Uninterrupted sequence of events or states.
    continuum

    Slang Meanings

    To butt in
    He butts into the conversation by continuing to speak.
    Il s'incruste dans la conversation en continuant à parler.
    To tinker
    He tinkers, but he continues to make progress on the project.
    Il bricole, mais il continue à avancer sur le projet.