French word

continuel

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃tinɥɛl/

Meaning

  • adjectiveconstant

Example

Il y a un bruit continuel dans la rue.

There is a constant noise in the street.

Illustration for continuel (constant)

More examples

J'ai un souci continuel avec ma connexion internet.

I have a constant problem with my internet connection.

Core concept

A recurring flow whose pauses are too slight to stand out as real breaks.

Common phrases

  • un bruit continuel

    constant noise

  • un souci continuel

    constant worry

  • un ennui continuel

    constant boredom

Similar words

continu: Continuing smoothly without any break in its flow.
répétitif: Involving the same thing happening again and again.
fréquent: Happening often or seen frequently.
perpétuel: Continuing for a very long time with almost no end.

Definition in French

Qui dure ou revient de façon répétée sans interruptions marquées.

Word origin

French continuel is related to Latin continuus and preserves the basic idea of elements joined together in an ongoing sequence.

Usage tips

  • Continuel often suggests repeated or persistent occurrence, while continu more often describes something uninterrupted from start to finish.

Other meanings

  • continuousadjective

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