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    Perpétuelle (en. Perpetual)

    /pɛʁpətiˈɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes something that is constant, that never ceases.
    The love between these two is perpetual.
    L'amour entre ces deux there est perpétuelle.
    In finance, pertains to a security issued indefinitely.
    They invested in a perpetual annuity.
    Ils ont investi dans une rente perpétuelle.
    Relating to an infinite duration beyond human time.
    Moral values can be considered perpetual.
    Les valeurs morales peuvent être considérées comme perpétuelles.
    Describes a state that cannot be altered or brought to an end.
    His quest for truth is a perpetual concern.
    Sa quête de vérité est une préoccupation perpétuelle.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'perpetuus', meaning 'continuous, constant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    perpetual love
    Love that lasts forever.
    amour perpétuelle
    perpetual annuity
    An annuity paid indefinitely.
    rente perpétuelle
    perpetual suffering
    Suffering that never stops.
    souffrance perpétuelle

    Related Words

    loss
    Decrease, disappearance of something valuable.
    perte
    to perpetuate
    To make last, ensure continuity.
    perpétuer
    perpetuity
    State of something that lasts forever.
    perpétuité

    Slang Meanings

    Concept of an indefinite duration.
    We are all here for a perpetual friendship, right?
    On est tous là pour une amitié perpétuelle, pas vrai ?
    Of continuous rest.
    This employee has an attitude of perpetual laziness.
    Ce salarié a une attitude de paresse perpétuelle.