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    Perpétuel (en. Perpetual)

    /pɛʁpetyɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which never ends; which lasts indefinitely.
    He has a perpetual concern for his health.
    Il a un souci perpétuel pour sa santé.
    Which occurs constantly; which happens without interruption.
    This noise is a perpetual problem in this street.
    Ce bruit est un problème perpétuel dans cette rue.
    Referring to something that is always in effect.
    The contract has a perpetual nature.
    Le contrat a un caractère perpétuel.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'perpetuus', meaning 'durable', 'eternal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    perpetual love
    A love that lasts forever.
    amour perpétuel
    perpetual system
    A system that operates continuously without interruption.
    système perpétuel
    perpetual cycle
    A cycle that repeats endlessly.
    cycle perpétuel

    Related Words

    perpetuity
    State of what is perpetual.
    perpétuité
    perpetuate
    To make something last indefinitely.
    perpétuer
    perpetuum
    A notion designating a state of eternity or continuity.
    perpetuum

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to something constant or endless.
    His work stress is a real perpetual.
    Son stress au travail, c'est un vrai perpétuel.
    Used to describe a situation that never changes.
    This argument between them is a perpetual.
    Cette dispute entre eux, c'est un perpétuel.