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    Perpétuité (en. Perpetuity)

    /pɛʁpetyˈte/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Character of what is perpetual, which never ends.
    The perpetuity of his commitment surprised everyone.
    La perpétuité de son engagement a surpris tout le monde.
    Condition of existing always without interruption.
    The perpetuity of this tradition is impressive.
    La perpétuité de cette tradition est impressionnante.
    Indefinite or unlimited duration.
    He inherited a property in perpetuity.
    Il a hérité d'un bien en perpétuité.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'perpetuitas', derived from 'perpetuus' meaning continuous, constant.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    perpetuity of people
    State of beings or things whose existence is guaranteed forever.
    perpétuité des gens
    for perpetuity
    Forever, without end.
    à perpétuité
    perpetuity of a contract
    Commitment that lasts indefinitely.
    perpétuité d'un contrat

    Related Words

    perpetual
    Lasting without interruption.
    perpétuel
    eternal
    Having neither beginning nor end.
    éternel
    immutable
    Unchanging.
    immuable

    Slang Meanings

    Lasting a long time without change.
    This plan is in perpetuity, we are going to adopt it forever.
    Ce plan est en perpétuité, on va l'adopter pour toujours.
    Commitment without time limits.
    They are in perpetuity in their relationship, no sign of a breakup.
    Ils sont en perpétuité dans leur relation, aucun signe de rupture.