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    Continuèrent (en. Continued)

    /kɔ̃.ti.nɥɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicate that something continues.
    They continued their journey despite the difficulties.
    Ils continuèrent leur voyage malgré les difficultés.
    To pursue an action already started.
    The discussions continued late into the night.
    Les discussions continuèrent jusqu'à tard dans la nuit.
    To let something go further without interruption.
    The works continued smoothly.
    Les travaux continuèrent sans encombre.

    Etymology

    Conjugated form of the verb 'to continue' derived from the Latin 'continuare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    continued to discuss
    -they persisted in their exchanges.
    continuèrent à discuter
    they continued on their momentum
    they pursued their momentum or success.
    ils continuèrent sur leur lancée

    Related Words

    to continue
    Verb meaning to pursue or not interrupt.
    continuer
    continuity
    State of that which is continuous, without interruption.
    continuité
    continuation
    Action of continuing, often used in a narrative context.
    continuation

    Slang Meanings

    To persist in a bad habit.
    They continued to go out every night, despite their promises.
    Il continuèrent de sortir tous les soirs, malgré leurs promesses.
    To continue doing something despite criticism.
    They continued to defend their opinion without worrying about others' views.
    Ils continuèrent à défendre leur opinion sans se soucier des avis des autres.