French Conversation · Level 96
60 words
French word
permanence
Pronunciation
IPA/pɛʁmanɑ̃s/
Meaning
- feminine nounpermanence
Example
La permanence de cette tradition me surprend.
The permanence of this tradition surprises me.
More examples
La permanence téléphonique répond aux questions des usagers.
The telephone hotline answers users' questions.
Core concept
A fixed point that remains available as time passes, either as an enduring feature or as a staffed contact point.
Common phrases
permanence téléphonique
telephone hotline
permanence administrative
administrative service desk
Similar words
durée: The length of time that an event or state continues.
service: An organization or department responsible for specific work or services.
accueil: A place or department that welcomes, guides, and assists visitors.
guichet: A counter where visitors receive assistance and complete procedures.
Definition in French
Caractère de ce qui perdure dans le temps ; mot employé aussi pour désigner un guichet ou un responsable de permanence assurant une présence continue.
Word origin
French permanence comes from Latin permanentia, derived from permanere, meaning 'to remain' or 'to stay through'.
Usage tips
- In administrative French, une permanence often means a staffed service or duty period, as in assurer une permanence.