Continué (en. Continued)
/kɔ̃.ti.nɥe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That does not stop, that lasts over time.
The film continued for two hours.
Le film a été continué pendant deux heures.
Refers to an action that prolongs.
She continued to work despite the fatigue.
Elle a continué de travailler malgré la fatigue.
That fits into a logical sequence.
This idea is the continued sequence of our previous discussion.
Cette idée est la suite continuée de notre discussion précédente.
Etymology
Comes from the French verb 'continuer'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to continue on one's momentum
To pursue an activity with the same momentum.
continuer sur sa lancée
to continue doing something
To persist in an action.
continuer à faire quelque chose
to continue at all costs
To continue despite obstacles.
continuer quoi qu'il en coûte
Related Words
to continue
Action of pursuing.
continuer
continuous
That does not stop.
continu
continuity
State of what is continuous.
continuité
Slang Meanings
To continue without wavering
We must continue without wavering, no matter the challenges.
Il faut continuer sans fléchir, peu importe les défis.
To continue the hard way
We will continue the hard way, as we started.
On va continuer à la dure, comme on a commencé.