French Conversation · Level 145
30 words
French word
constance
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃stɑ̃s/
Meaning
- feminine nounperseverance
Example
Il faut de la constance pour apprendre une langue.
It takes perseverance to learn a language.
More examples
Il manque de constance dans ses efforts.
He lacks perseverance in his efforts.
Core concept
A steady thread of effort that continues through setbacks and time.
Common phrases
avoir de la constance
have perseverance
manquer de constance
lack perseverance
Similar words
persévérance: The quality of continuing to work without giving up over a long period.
habitude: A way of behaving acquired through repeated practice.
régularité: The quality of remaining steady and even in actions or conditions.
patience: The calm self-control needed to wait through difficult times.
Definition in French
Disposition à poursuivre un effort régulièrement sur la durée, sans se laisser décourager.
Word origin
French constance comes through Old French from Latin constantia, based on constans, meaning steadfast and ultimately linked to stare, to stand.
Usage tips
- Constance is a feminine noun, so standard forms include la constance and de la constance.
Other meanings
- constancynoun
Opposites
- inconstanceinconstancynoun
- instabilitéinstabilitynoun
Related words
- constantconstantadjective
- constammentconstantlyadverb