Continuité (en. Continuity)

/kɔ̃.ty.ni.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A principle according to which something takes place uninterruptedly.
The continuity of services is essential for the smooth functioning of the business.
La continuité des services est essentielle pour le bon fonctionnement de l'entreprise.
Character of that which does not show interruption.
The continuity of care is paramount in the medical field.
La continuité des soins est primordiale dans le milieu médical.
Logical or temporal link between two events or ideas.
We must preserve the continuity between the different chapters of this project.
Nous devons préserver la continuité entre les différents chapitres de ce projet.

Etymology

From Latin 'continuitas', derived from 'continuus' which means 'continuous'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Educational continuity
Concept that designates the continuation of learning despite interruptions.
continuité pédagogique
Business continuity
Maintenance of a company's operations over time.
continuité d'activité
Climate continuity
Concept that refers to the consistency of climatic conditions over a period.
continuité climatique

Related Words

Continuous
Which proceeds without interruption.
continu
To continue
To pursue something, not to interrupt.
continuer
Continuation
Act of continuing, of prolonging something.
continuation

Slang Meanings

Tendency to want things to continue without interruption.
He has a real sense of continuity, never a pause in his speech.
Il a un vrai sens de la continuité, jamais une pause dans son discours.
Attitude often used in a work context.
He is known for his continuity, he always finishes what he starts.
Il est connu pour sa continuité, il termine toujours ce qu'il commence.