French Conversation · Level 28
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French word
stable
Pronunciation
IPA/stabl/
Meaning
- adjectiveconstant
Example
La température est stable toute la journée.
The temperature stays constant all day.
More examples
Il a un revenu stable depuis qu'il travaille ici.
He has had a stable income since he started working here.
Core concept
A steady condition that does not readily shift from its current level.
Common phrases
emploi stable
stable employment
revenu stable
stable income
relation stable
stable relationship
Similar words
constant: Kept nearly unchanged in quantity, level, or intensity.
fixe: Firmly set and not subject to movement or revision.
régulier: Happening at even intervals or following a consistent rhythm.
inchangé: Remaining exactly as it was, without any alteration.
Definition in French
Qui ne change pas facilement et qui reste à peu près le même dans le temps.
Word origin
Stable is inherited through French from Latin stabilis, meaning steady or firm, which derives from stare, 'to stand.'
Usage tips
- In French, stable describes things such as prices, temperatures, health, and situations, while the context specifies what remains steady.
Related words
- stabilitéstabilitynoun
- stabiliserstabilizeverb
- stablementstablyadverb