French word

permanent

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛʁmanɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectivepermanent

Example

Il a une cicatrice permanente.

He has a permanent scar.

Illustration for permanent (permanent)

More examples

Elle cherche une solution permanente.

She is looking for a permanent solution.

Core concept

Something established to continue instead of being temporary or removable.

Common phrases

  • solution permanente

    permanent solution

  • état permanent

    permanent state

Similar words

durable: Able to withstand long use without breaking or wearing out.
constant: Remaining the same without fluctuation or variation.
fixe: Unable to move or be changed from a set position or state.
stable: Continuing without major change despite outside influences.

Definition in French

Qui a un caractère fixe et qui ne change pas avec le temps.

Word origin

French permanent is based on Latin permanere, 'to remain', whose present participle permanens entered French as the adjective permanent.

Usage tips

  • Permanent can mean lasting without meaning eternal, so it also describes a continuing job, feature, or arrangement.

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