French Conversation · Level 106
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French word
constamment
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃stamɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbconstantly
Example
Il est constamment en retard.
He is constantly late.
More examples
Je suis constamment connecté à Internet.
I am constantly connected to the Internet.
Core concept
A metronome-like pattern that keeps going or returns again and again without a pause.
Common phrases
constamment en retard
constantly late
constamment connecté
constantly connected
constamment occupé
constantly busy
Similar words
toujours: At all times, with no break in the same state.
continuellement: Continuously over a long, unbroken period.
sans cesse: Repeatedly and without rest.
sans arrêt: Without stopping.
Definition in French
Indique qu'un état ou une action se maintient sans cesse ou revient sans arrêt.
Word origin
French constamment is formed from constant with the adverbial suffix -ment, and constant ultimately comes from Latin constans, meaning steadfast or lasting.
Usage tips
- In Il est constamment en retard, constamment stands after est and before the phrase it modifies, a common position for this adverb.